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There is geographic variation in treatment admissions among opioid treatment programs that accept Medicaid

Geographic Variation in Admission for Opioid Tx Programs

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Widest gap between county-level opioid use disorder, estimated capacity for treatment is in Southeast
Physicians should be aware that responding to a negative health care review could potentially expose personal medical information

Doctors Must Be Wary of HIPAA Violations With Online Reviews

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Physicians should keep their replies to patient reviews short and simple
Patients with heart disease may fare better when they feel they can trust and talk to their doctor

Trust, Communication Key to Optimal Heart Disease Care

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These factors linked to patients' greater use of aspirin, statins, hypertension meds
For U.S. persons

Twenty-Five Food Categories Explain 70 Percent of Salt Intake

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Most sodium consumed was from food obtained at stores; highest density for foods from restaurants
Use of health literacy tools is encouraged for facilitating shared decision making

Use of Health Literacy Tools Can Promote Shared Decision Making

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Use of universal health literacy precautions toolkit ensures patients can make well-considered decisions
Regular aspirin use is associated with reduced mortality

AACR: Regular Aspirin Use Linked to Lower Cancer Mortality

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Regular aspirin use linked to lower risk of dying from cancer, especially colorectal, breast, prostate cancer
Insurance products offered by hospitals and health systems

Vertical Integration Insurance Products of Higher Quality

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Slight increase in percentage of insurance products offered by hospitals, health systems from 2011-2015
For older adults

Brain Changes May Mark Risk of Financial Exploitation in Seniors

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Differences in brain regions associated with social, emotional function seen in financially exploited seniors
Nine out of 10 American doctors are happy with their choice of profession

90 Percent of U.S. Physicians Satisfied With Career Choice

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AMA survey of physicians, residents, and medical students finds most are satisfied despite challenges
Tooth loss is associated with increased risks of cardiovascular disease and death in older women

Gum Disease, Tooth Loss Tied to Higher Mortality in Older Women

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While gum disease more prevalent, it was not tied to higher CVD-related events