Travel Costs Are Considerable Part of T2DM Follow-Up Costs
Implementing self-monitoring for half of follow-up would reduce average annual HbA1c screening costs
Health Gains, Cost Savings Projected for Sodium Goals
Substantial health gains and cost savings expected with implementation of FDA sodium targets
Disordered Eating Behaviors Up for Overweight Young Adults
Increased prevalence among young adults at weight status classified as overweight or obese
PCPs Often Not Meeting Needs of Seniors With Chronic Conditions
86 percent of PCPs feel unable to adequately address needs of patients with multiple chronic conditions
IT Solutions for Easier EHRs Save Physicians Time, Burnout
These solutions improve EHR user interface with easier login identification, voice recognition
Risk-Stratified Breast Cancer Screening Ups Cost-Effectiveness
Risk-stratified screening can reduce overdiagnosis and maintain benefits of screening
Tick-Caused Meat Allergy on the Rise in the United States
Lone star tick is most common in the South, but may be spreading to new areas
Hospitals Face $218B in Federal Payment Cuts From 2010 to 2028
11 pieces of legislation plus regulatory changes result in payment reductions beyond those under ACA
Patient Complaints Mainly About Rudeness, Rushing, Reproach
Complaints of rudeness vary from being verbally attacked by receptionist to feeling insulted by docs
NIH Warns of Increased Risk of Heat-Related Illness for Seniors
Factors that could increase risk include age-related changes to skin; heart, lung, and kidney diseases
