Same-Day Appointment System Implemented in Health Network
Lessons learned include importance of matching the changing needs of patients, honoring the patient
FDA Recalls Drugs Containing Active Ingredient Valsartan
All lots of non-expired products that contain valsartan supplied by Zhejiang Huahai being recalled
Testosterone Prescribing Down Since 2013
Decline coincided with reports linking testosterone to adverse cardiovascular events
Mobility Plan Can Neutralize the Harms of Bedrest in the Hospital
Having mobility plan in the hospital can prevent functional decline associated with lack of mobility
CDC: ‘Tips’ Campaign Has Helped a Number of Smokers Quit
More than nine million smokers have attempted to quit because of Tips from Former Smokers Campaign
Seven Strategies Can Help Practices Manage Staff Time Off
Strategies, including a paid time off bank, allow staff some flexibility while maintaining a business
Overall Cancer Mortality Rates Decreasing for Men and Women
Incidence rates decreased among men from 2008 to 2014, remained stable among women
Cataract Surgery May Cut Risk of Serious Car Accidents
Findings in a large study of older patients before and after cataract surgery
FDA Establishes New Task Force on Drug Shortages
Task force charged with advancing long-term solutions to prevent shortages
Alternative Payment Models Should Include Precision Medicine
APMs should be encouraged to integrate precision medicine approaches, personalize patient care
