Burnout Found Prevalent Among Doctors in Single Health System
Link between patient satisfaction and emotional exhaustion; also tied to odds of leaving organization
California May Start Producing Its Own Medicines
Proposal also includes a single market for drug pricing in the state
AMA Highlights Top Four Issues to Promote in State Legislation
Issues include physician-led team-based care, improving patient health, reducing rx drug overdose
Gains in Insurance Coverage Seen for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Adults
However, in post-ACA era, lesbian, gay, bisexual adults still report trouble affording care
Detection of Serrated Polyps Improved With Propofol During Colonoscopy
In restricted sample using propensity score adjustment, significant association only seen for serrated polyps
Rapid Cycling Work Roster Improves Resident Sleep Practices
In addition, decreases seen in weekly work hours and in the occurrence of >16 consecutive hour shifts
CDC Advisors Recommend Masks in Hospitals Without Naming Type
Health care workers frustrated that the draft recommendation does not specify what kind of mask should be worn
Considerable Number of Patients Receive Surprise Hospital Charges
18 percent of all ED visits, 16 percent of in-network hospital stays have at least one out-of-network charge
U.S. Emergency Departments Commonly Overcharging Patients
Minorities and uninsured are the most affected, researchers say
Medicare Coverage Restrictions for Opioids Rose From ’06 to ’15
Formularies increasingly using quantity limits and prior authorization to restrict daily allowable dosing
