Pace of Change Has Accelerated in Alternative Payment Models
Physicians also report increasing complexity of APMs, more financial risk aversion
Most Supplements Contain Prohibited Stimulants
75 percent of supplements purchased in 2017 contained one or more stimulants subject to FDA notices
Inadequate Reimbursement May Mar Diabetes Prevention Program
Large gap between costs, projected reimbursement for Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program
White House Unveils New Insurance Option for Small Firms
Plan expands health reimbursement arrangements so workers can buy individual health coverage
Glucose Dysregulation Seen Years Before Diabetes Diagnosis
Fasting plasma glucose, BMI elevated 10 years before diagnosis of prediabetes, diabetes
Percent Weight Regain Predicts Health Risks Post-Bariatric Surgery
Based on long-term follow-up, percent regain after max weight loss tied to most health outcomes
Limited Success for Changing Diet and Exercise Among Nurses
At 3 months, significant increase in fruit, vegetable intake but significant decline in physical activity
Procurement Requirements Drive Interoperability in Health Care IT
Steps outlined for health systems to establish comprehensive, ongoing procurement strategies
Mortality Due to Suicide, Alcohol, Accidents Up in Diabetes
Patients with diabetes have higher mortality in nearly all end points, especially for insulin-treated
Sharp Drop in U.S. Life Expectancy Rankings by 2040
U.S. expected to fall from 43rd in 2016 to 64th by 2040, with an average life expectancy of 79.8
