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Higher Hospital Prices in U.S. ‘Monopoly Markets’
Hospital prices positively associated with indicators of hospital market power
Meta-Analysis Confirms miR-21 Expression, Laryngeal CA Link
High miR-21 expression seen in laryngeal cancer versus non-neoplasm tissue
Specific, Consistent ICD-10 Coding Key to Timely Payments
Tips to prevent denials include checking EHR selection against documentation, being specific
Affordable Care Act Has Improved Access to Care, Affordability
However, gaps in access to care and affordability still seen, especially for low-income adults
Many Patients With Diagnosed OSA Not Receiving Treatment
Forty-two percent report adherence to PAP; 35 percent of untreated patients referred for management
Industry Outpacing NIH in Funding Research
Analysis finds studies paid for by private sector increasing, while U.S.-sponsored trials decline
New Model of Inpatient Care Can Improve Outcomes
Model aims to up interprofessional collaboration, data-driven decisions, provide leadership
Seven Behaviors Suggested to Improve ‘Art of Medicine’
Seven behaviors promote more consistent practice of interpersonal aspects of medicine
Rhinoplasty Effective Treatment for Nasal Valve Insufficiency
Similar improvements for patients undergoing functional or aesthetic-functional rhinoplasty
Depression Not Uncommon Among Resident Physicians
Grueling medical training may help explain finding
