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Despite an increase in the number of U.S. medical school graduates

Percentage of Graduates Entering GME Stable Over Past Decade

Despite increase in number of U.S. medical school graduates, no change in GME placement
The expansion of insurance coverage and increases in retail prescription drug spending contributed to an increase in total national health care expenditures in 2014

U.S. Health Care Spending Increased in 2014

Increase in 2014 followed five consecutive years of historically low health care spending
The combination of effective transmission of knowledge

Med Ed Can Be Improved for High-Value, Cost-Conscious Care

Review shows knowledge transmission, reflective practice, supportive environment aid learning
Fewer American families are struggling to pay medical bills

CDC: Fewer Americans Struggling With Medical Bills

U.S. report shows 12 million are no longer in families having trouble paying for health care
Statin treatment is associated with reduced risk of incident cataract development

Statin Treatment Linked to Reduced Risk of Cataracts

Simvastatin plus ezetimibe linked to lower risk of cataract development versus placebo
A case before the Supreme Court is potentially threatening patient confidentiality

AMA: Case Before Supreme Court Threatens Patient Privacy

Case involves Medical Board obtaining three years of prescribing history for doctor, after single complaint
Burnout is a growing problem among American doctors

Burnout Rates on the Rise for Physicians

Surveys show a nearly 10 percent increase across a range of specialties in the United States

November 2015 Briefing – Ophthalmology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Ophthalmology for November 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
The use of social media channels and associated benefits for physicians are highlighted in a recent article published by the American Academy of Family Physicians. And guidelines are provided for physicians wishing to become active in social media.

AAFP Recommends Doctors Explore Use of Social Media

Guidelines provided for physicians wishing to become more active in social media
Physicians should prescribe generic medications whenever possible

ACP: Physicians Should Prescribe Generic Meds If Possible

Brand name medications not superior to molecularly identical generic medications