2015 MOC Program Expected to Cost $5.7 Billion Over 10 Years
Time costs account for 90 percent of maintenance of certification costs, estimated at $5.1 billion
Novel Microendoscope Ups Accuracy of Esophageal Screening
Low-cost HRME ups accuracy of Lugol's chromoendoscopy for esophageal cancer
FDA Approves Balloon Device to Treat Obesity
Inflated in stomach, it may create sense of fullness
Not Resecting Ideal Candidates Ups Mortality in Liver Cancer
For nonideal candidates, resection linked to improved outcomes versus some alternatives
Patients Report Improved Care Access, Better Health With ACA
Gains seen in how many adults have insurance and a doctor, and say they are in better health
New Gene Test Speeds Diagnosis of Enterovirus D68
Virus sickened more than 1,000 U.S. children last year, 14 deaths reported
Delays Noted in the Reporting of Serious Patient Harms to FDA
Analysis found roughly 10 percent of cases were filed after 15-day deadline passed
35% of Colorectal Cancers in Patients Age ≤35 Are Genetic
Study authors recommend that people diagnosed before age 35 get tested
Review: Eradicating H. pylori Cuts Incidence of Gastric Cancer
Reduction in the incidence of gastric cancer with tx of asymptomatic, otherwise healthy individuals
Expansion of High-Deductible Plans to Impact Physician Care
Physicians must be able to balance provision of good clinical care with ability to limit costs
