Trump Administration Announces Plan to Cut Drug Prices
HHS study shows Medicare pays 80 percent more than other countries for certain prescription drugs
HEART Pathway Can Safely Identify Low-Risk ER Patients
Pathway IDs low-risk patients with chest pain for discharge without stress testing, angiography
Nearly Half of Children Seen in ED for Bronchiolitis Get Radiography
Radiography use similar between patients admitted versus discharged from the ED
Pace of Change Has Accelerated in Alternative Payment Models
Physicians also report increasing complexity of APMs, more financial risk aversion
Oxygen Saturation Should Not Top 96 Percent in Acutely Ill
Patients with acute stroke or MI should not receive supplemental oxygen if SpO2 ≥90 percent
Most Supplements Contain Prohibited Stimulants
75 percent of supplements purchased in 2017 contained one or more stimulants subject to FDA notices
Almost One in 10 Treated in Hospital for Non-Fatal Injury
Costs of hospital-treated non-fatal injuries estimated at $1.853 trillion; $168 billion in medical spending
FDA Approves First New Influenza Drug in 20 Years
Antiviral drug reduces symptoms of uncomplicated influenza when taken within 48 hours of onset
7 Children Dead From Adenovirus Outbreak in New Jersey
Outbreak occurred at a nursing and rehabilitation facility; 11 other children infected
Health Enterprise Zone Initiative Cut Hospitalizations, Costs
Initiative involves state-funded programs to improve access, healthy behaviors in underserved areas
