Single-Payer System Would Likely Save Money
Largest savings predicted to come from simplified billing and lower drug costs
Evolution of Approval, Regulation Processes for Drugs Explored
FDA drug review times down from 1983 to 2017, but time from clinical testing to approval did not change
New Coronavirus in China Could Possibly Spread Between Humans
However, officials say that currently, there is no definitive evidence of human-to-human transmission
Doctor Replacement Ratios Higher in Largest, Hospital-Owned Practices
More than double the number of physicians entered than exited large group, hospital-owned practices
N.J. Lawmakers Pass Bill to Ban Flavored Vaping Products
Bill will take effect 90 days after being signed by the governor
Burnout in Med Students Tied to Perceived Stress, Phone Behavior
Majority of osteopathic medical students report low sense of personal accomplishment
Incidental Lymphopenia Linked to Increased Risk for Mortality
Higher risk seen for all-cause, cancer, and CV, respiratory, and infectious disease mortality
China Reports First Death in Coronavirus Outbreak
Patient was 61-year-old man hospitalized with shortness of breath and severe pneumonia
Physicians Spend >16 Minutes Per Encounter on EHR Use
Distribution of time spent by providers using EHRs varies considerably within specialty
Reduction in Tongue Fat Can Improve Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Decline in tongue fat volume is main upper airway mediator of link between weight loss, AHI improvement
