Choosing Wisely: How to Implement in Clinical Practice
Strategies to improve chance of success include familiarization with evidence behind recs
4% Increase in Population of Actively Licensed Physicians
Total population up to 916,264 in 2014; 12,168 more physicians being added annually than lost
Weight Loss, Aerobic+Resistance Exercise Best for Obese Seniors
Best way to improve functional status and reverse frailty in older adults with obesity, researchers say
AMA Endeavors to Increase Transparency of Rx Pricing
At annual meeting, the physicians' group adopted new policies on drug pricing to protect patients
Higher Spending by Physicians Not Tied to Better Outcomes
No difference in patient outcomes when physicians order more -- or more pricey -- tests, treatments
Rush University Adds Patient Scores to Doctor Profiles
Scores based on 30 or more patient surveys completed in one-year period
October 2019 Briefing – Rheumatology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Rheumatology for October 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
Widening Gap ID’d in Housing Affordability for Resident Physicians
Inflation-adjusted first postgraduate year salaries decreased 0.23 percent from 2000 to 2022 while rental prices went up 17.8 percent
Nonoptimized Drug Therapy Costs More Than $500 Billion Annually
After initial Rx use, average cost of individual having treatment failure, new medical problem over $2,000
Physicians Report Sharing Office Visit Notes Beneficial Overall
While time concerns declined after implementation, half of the clinicians reported being less candid in their documentation
