Embezzlement Not Uncommon in Medical Practices
Employees should undergo detailed background checks; practices should have zero-tolerance for theft
Few HIV Tests Given to Black Men Who Have Sex With Men in South
6 percent of HIV tests provided go to black MSM, though they account for 36 percent of new diagnoses
FDA Warns Against Risks of Contaminated Synthetic Cannabis
Risk of bleeding associated with contamination of synthetic marijuana products with brodifacoum
Epinephrine Ups Survival in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
But no significant difference versus placebo in rate of survival with favorable neurologic outcome
Lyme-Bearing Ticks More Widespread in U.S. Than Thought
Disease-carrying ticks were detected in 83 counties where they'd never been found before
Increased Coverage in States With Medicaid Expansion
Most low-income non-elderly adults in non-expansion state of Kansas support expanding Medicaid
Patients Care About the Clothes Doctors Wear
New findings show that attire influenced satisfaction with clinical care
Salmonella Outbreak in 26 States Linked to Raw Turkey Products
40 individuals have been hospitalized to date; no deaths have been reported
Seven Strategies Can Help Practices Manage Staff Time Off
Strategies, including a paid time off bank, allow staff some flexibility while maintaining a business
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Hy-Vee Spring Pasta Salad
21 people have fallen ill; five people have been hospitalized; no deaths reported to date
