Low Risk Seen for Second Allergic Reaction to mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine
Of 1,366 patients with immediate allergic reaction to first dose, six developed severe immediate allergic reaction after second dose
New Billing Guidelines Do Not Ease Burden of EHR Documentation
Implementation of new guidelines did affect distribution of levels of service billed for evaluation and management patient visits
Prior Authorization Impacts Care, Workforce Productivity
AMA urges employers to ask insurers, employees about the impact of prior authorizations
U.S. Senate Narrowly Confirms Califf to Head FDA
Califf briefly served as FDA commissioner toward the end of President Barack Obama's administration
Volume-Based Compensation Most Common Incentive for Doctors
Quality and cost performance incentives were common, but percentage of compensation based on these was modest
11.5 Percent of Under 65-Year-Olds Uninsured in 2020
Adults aged 18 to 64 years living in non-Medicaid expansion states twice as likely to be uninsured as those living in expansion states
Top White House Science Adviser Resigns After Probe Into ‘Disrespectful’ Behavior
Eric Lander said his resignation is effective 'no later than February 18 in order to permit an orderly transfer'
Dry Powder Inhalers Show Benefits for Asthma Control, Environment
Switching to dry powder inhaler more than halves carbon footprint of asthma treatment without asthma worsening
Adults With Asthma Compliant With COVID-19 Mask Wearing
However, planned mask breaks may help with mask-related breathing problems tied to longer mask use
Physician Mental Health Has Declined During the Pandemic
Findings show an increase in mental health, substance use-related visits among Canadian physicians
