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Hospital prices in California increased substantially from 2004 to 2013

Prices for Care Rise Significantly As Multi-Hospital Systems Emerge

76 percent increase per hospital admission across all hospitals; greater increase in multi-hospital systems

Biden Moves to Lower Health Care Costs, Limit Insurance Junk Fees

White House is taking steps to close loopholes that saddle Americans with unexpected medical costs

April 2017 Briefing – Otolaryngology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Otolaryngology for April 2017. This roundup includes the latest...

Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Triggers Air Alerts in Colorado, Montana

Air quality is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups when particle pollution is between 151 and 200

Asthma, Smoking, Chronic Sinusitis Tied to Early COPD Risk

Large study of Hispanic adults shows association with risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease before age 50

An American man who underwent throat reconstruction seven years ago has no dysphagia and can eat normal food

Doctors Report on Success of Throat Reconstruction

Seven years after receiving metal stents, donated skin tissue, patient can swallow and eat normal food
Tips for increasing patient adherence to treatment plans include patient engagement and addressing barriers to adherence

Tips Presented for Encouraging Treatment Adherence

Broad approach recommended, which includes patient engagement and addressing barriers

Long-Term Disability Risk Seen After Childhood Bacterial Meningitis

Risk higher for seven specific disabilities

Medicaid Enrollment Reaches Record High During Pandemic

Surge in enrollment during pandemic means that a quarter of the U.S. population is now covered by the public program

The American College of Physicians has joined other organizations in an amicus curiae brief to the Supreme Court

ACP Joins Amicus Curiae Brief to Supreme Court

Brief urges Supreme Court to uphold considerations of race, ethnicity in med school application process