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Fast-Track Review of ACA Lawsuit Rejected by U.S. Supreme Court
Decision means it is highly unlikely that they would decide the case before the 2020 election
New Guidance Issued for Care of Children With Williams Syndrome
Children with WS should be evaluated by a pediatric cardiologist, undergo psychoeducational evaluation
ACP: Medicare for All Needed to Fix ‘Ill’ U.S. Health Care System
American College of Physicians has endorsed two proposals being discussed by Democratic presidential candidates
Colorectal Cancer Risk Still Up in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis
Even after adjustment for tumor stage, patients with ulcerative colitis have higher risk for CRC mortality
2011 to 2017 Saw Increase in Binge Drinks Per Binge Drinker
Largest percentage increases seen for those without high school diploma, household income under $25,000
Stomach Virus Strikes 170 Yosemite Visitors, Staff
Two cases confirmed as norovirus, and most of the others are consistent with the virus
Ageism Predicts Significantly Worse Health Outcomes
Older persons who are less educated particularly likely to have adverse health effects of ageism
Single-Payer System Would Likely Save Money
Largest savings predicted to come from simplified billing and lower drug costs
ACA Tied to Narrowing of Disparities in Access to Care
Nationwide improvements in insurance coverage and access to care seen, even in nonexpansion states
Evolution of Approval, Regulation Processes for Drugs Explored
FDA drug review times down from 1983 to 2017, but time from clinical testing to approval did not change
