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Advantages for HDHP Enrollees in Large Versus Small Firms
More than twice as many HDHP enrollees in small versus large firms lack employer-funded accounts
Catch-Up HPV Doses Effective to Age 21 Against Cervical Neoplasia
But catch-up doses not effective against CIN for women who initiated vaccination at 21 to 26 years
Strategy Outlined for Shooter Incident in Health Care Facility
Adhering to 'secure, preserve, fight' strategy recommended for areas with vulnerable patients
Teen Smoke Exposure Tied to Increase in Related Symptoms
Exposure in non-smoking adolescents linked to increased risk of ED and/or urgent care visits
National Provider Identifiers Are Vulnerable to Theft
Providers can take steps to prevent NPI identity theft and resulting health care fraud
Paramedic-Led Intervention Cuts Ambulance Calls
Fewer ambulance calls, better QALYs for low-income adults living in subsidized housing
Lower Long-Term Survival for In-Hospital Cardiac Arrests in Blacks
Black survivors of in-hospital cardiac arrest have lower survival at one, three, five years versus whites
Plan to Relax Coal-Fired Power Plant Rules Could Up Mortality
EPA predicts between 470 and 1,400 premature deaths a year by 2030
FDA Extends EpiPen Expiration Dates to Tackle Shortage
Shortages due to factors such as supply disruptions and manufacturer issues
USPSTF Updates Guidance for Cervical Cancer Screening
Cytology recommended every three years from age 21; different screening options from age 30 to 65
