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Drug Copayments Often Exceed Prescription Drug Costs
Overpayments affect 23 percent of all prescriptions; more common with generic drugs
Improved Glycemic Control With Surgical Tx of Obesity in Teens
Adolescents with T2DM have improved glycemic control, weight loss after surgery vs. medical therapy
ACC: Low-Dose Triple Combo Pill Effective for Rapid BP Control
Greater chance of achieving blood pressure target level with combo pill strategy versus usual care
Bundled Intervention May Improve HPV Vaccination Rates
Intervention included QI training, provider prompts, communication training, performance feedback
Lower Hospital Mortality for Acute MI During Heart Meeting
30-day mortality lower for hospitalization during Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics meetings
Depression Seen in One in 20 Childbearing-Aged Women
Yet, antidepressant use is low in those with minor and major depression
Vaginal Birth Tied to Later Lack of Pelvic Organ Support
Width of genital hiatus independently predicts worse support five years after vaginal delivery
U.S. Spends Twice As Much for Similar Health Care Utilization
U.S. has higher administrative and pharmaceutical costs than 10 other high-income countries
Substance Use Mortality Varies Widely Across U.S. Counties
Considerable variation in mortality due to alcohol and drug use disorders, self-harm, interpersonal violence
Digital Intervention Can Increase Colorectal Cancer Screenings
Fifty-three percent of intervention participants used app to self-order a screening test
