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Pilot program addresses social determinants of health
May 21, 2019
WASHINGTON – Patients were most often in need of health and/or dental insurance.
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Comorbid depression worsens many pediatric hospital outcomes
May 14, 2019
Hospital costs, length of stay, and mortality were of prime concern.
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Pilot program trains residents in telemedicine
May 13, 2019
WASHINGTON – Residents said their telephone visits allowed them to build rapport with patients.
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Survey: High costs lead to skipped or postponed health care
May 10, 2019
Chronic conditions amplify affordability issues for those with employer-sponsored insurance.
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CBO predicts more Medicare spending with drug rebate proposal
May 9, 2019
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that spending in the Medicare program would increase by $170 billion over the 2020-2029 period due to the proposed drug rebate changes.
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Employed physicians now outnumber independent doctors
May 6, 2019
A majority of doctors still work in small practices, although that number is falling.
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Report: Part B funds stable, hospital trust running out
April 24, 2019
Annual report shows Medicare’s Part B trust fund is secure, while Medicare’s Part A trust fund will deplete in 7 years.
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How to incorporate the gender wage gap into contract negotiations
April 19, 2019
PHILADELPHIA – Don’t view a woman asking for something as demanding or harsh when a male asking for the same exact thing is viewed as assertive and self-confident.
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MAT access helps address opioid use disorder
April 18, 2019
PHILADELPHIA – Incarceration is an accelerant in the crisis of opioid use disorder.
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Cost gap widens between brand-name, generic drugs
April 12, 2019
Generics represent almost 90% of prescriptions filled in the United States but less than 25% of spending.
