More Racial Disparity With Medicare Advantage
More racial disparity versus traditional Medicare for hospital readmissions for six major surgeries
Drug, Herb Interactions Frequent for Cancer Patients
Concomitant use of two or more drugs independently linked to high risk of clinically significant DDI
Primary Care Pharmacy Model Attractive to Patients
Most payer reimbursement decision-makers indicate their organization would reimburse this model
Ob-Gyns Can Help ID Sex Workers, Improve Access to Care
Sex workers should be counseled about the health risks associated with sex work
SAMHSA: Youth Binge Drinking Rates Down in the United States
But one in seven still consumed excess alcohol at least once in past month, study finds
Opioid Rx Too Often Given to Back Pain Patients With Depression
Researchers find these patients are also more likely to get higher doses of opioids
Patient-Controlled Analgesia Reduces Pain at Higher Cost
Costs were higher among patients with pain from traumatic injuries, non-traumatic abdominal pain
Revisits After Discharge From Observation Up in Elderly
From 2006 to 2011, increases seen in repeat observation stays and any hospital revisit for seniors
Nearly 60 Percent With Conjunctivitis Fill Antibiotic Rx
Blacks and Latinos less likely to fill prescriptions; higher-income, educated patients more likely to fill rx
2006 to 2013 Saw Increase in ER Use for Herpes Zoster
Increase in number of emergency department visits and costs for HZ-related ER visits
