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Enrollment in Affordable Care Act coverage for next year has surpassed 8 million

Enrollment in Affordable Care Act Holds Steady for Third Straight Year

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However, fate of the program remains uncertain
A controversial program meant to get more U.S. veterans to use private health care received $8.9 billion as part of a government spending bill approved by the House.

Private Care Program for U.S. Vets Gets $8.9 Billion in Budget Deal

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Under the program, veterans have wider access to private care if they have faced long wait times
Federal health officials have unveiled plans to allow prescription drug imports from Canada and other foreign nations.

FDA to Allow States to Import Prescription Drugs From Other Countries

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All imports would have to be FDA-approved, tested to ensure quality, relabeled to meet U.S. labeling requirements
Stephen Hahn

Hahn Confirmed as New FDA Chief

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One major challenge facing Hahn is the teen vaping epidemic
In 2018

U.S. Health Care Spending Up 4.6 Percent in 2018

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Acceleration in overall growth driven by faster growth in private health insurance and Medicare
Physicians from the United States and other high-income countries report difficulties with care coordination

U.S. Primary Care Doctors Face Challenges in Coordinating Care

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Substantial proportion of U.S. doctors do not get timely notifications, information needed from specialists
From 2012 to 2014

2012 to 2014 Saw 41,185 U.S. Patients With Skin Malignancy

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Increase in flap reconstruction observed among patients with skin malignancy in head and neck region
From 2016 to 2019

2016 to 2019 Saw Increase in Medical Students With Disabilities

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Increases seen in psychological disabilities, chronic health conditions
In 2017

Rural Population Underrepresented Among Medical Students

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Number of rural medical students would need to quadruple to meet share of rural residents in U.S. population
Physicians showing depressive symptoms are at higher risk for medical errors

Physician Depressive Symptoms Tied to Higher Risk for Medical Errors

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Bidirectional association seen between depressive symptoms and medical errors