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Flu activity hits seasonal high
February 8, 2019
After dropping in early January, the outpatient visit rate is now almost double its national baseline.
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Public insurance income limits and hospitalizations for low-income children
February 6, 2019
If public insurance eligibility thresholds are decreased, many pediatric hospitalizations would become ineligible for coverage.
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Defeating the opioid epidemic
January 31, 2019
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams says the opioid epidemic is his primary focus.
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Flu activity down for second consecutive week
January 18, 2019
Weekly flu deaths were up, but only to one-tenth of last season’s level.
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Looking into the future and making history
January 14, 2019
SHM intends to provide a home for hospitalists to collaborate around population health management.
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New or existing drugs? Both fuel price inflation
January 12, 2019
Existing drugs, not new drugs, drove much of the inflation in brand-name drug prices.
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Flu season showing signs of decline
January 11, 2019
State and national measures of activity dropped during the first of week of 2019.
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Synthetic opioids drive spike in U.S. fatal drug overdoses
January 4, 2019
Spurned by physicians, more users seem to be turning to street drugs that contain fentanyl and similar substances.
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HIPAA compliance: Three cases to learn from
January 3, 2019
Security experts say physicians can learn from three 2018 HIPAA penalties by the Office for Civil Rights.
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Meal programs for dual eligibles
January 2, 2019
Participants in a medically tailored meal program had fewer inpatient admissions and lower medical spending.
