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How a situation is framed and the language used to describe risks can influence patients' decision-making

Situation Framing, Language Can Influence Decision-Making

Docs should provide risks of both having treatment and not having treatment to minimize loss aversion
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Gains in Insurance Coverage Seen for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Adults

However, in post-ACA era, lesbian, gay, bisexual adults still report trouble affording care
A six-step analysis can help redesign and improve the outpatient health care process

Six-Step Analysis Can Help Improve Practice Logistics

Method showed unfavorable traits related to match between supply, demand, access at outpatient clinic
Medical residents can take steps to maintain their energy and alertness during long shifts

Residents Working Long Hours Can Increase Alertness

Arriving rested, asking for relief, staying organized can help medical residents maintain their energy
The median data age in clinical trials in journals with a high impact factor is about three years at publication

Data Age in Clinical Trials Is About Three Years at Publication

Trials funded by government were associated with significantly longer time to publication
Medicaid work requirements will only impact a small proportion of persons and may only generate minimal savings

Medicaid Work Requirements Don’t Impact Many Enrollees

Further, cost savings achieved with their implementation would likely be minimal

National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Aug. 25-27

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Total Store Expo The Total Store Expo of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS)...
Health care providers need to be equipped to recognize

AHA: Update on Diagnosis, Tx for Chagas Cardiomyopathy

Prevalence has increased in U.S.; statement aims to increase recognition, improve care
Physicians and consumers agree on the benefits of virtual care

Docs, Consumers Agree on Benefits of Virtual Care

But physician adoption of virtual care technologies is low; few plan to add video visit capability
Nearly half of physicians report being burned out

Physician Burnout Rates Vary by Medical Specialty

Nearly half of those in critical care, neurology, family medicine, ob-gyn, internal medicine report burnout