CMS Proposes Changes to Physician Fee Schedule
Substantial improvements proposed for care coordination, planning for primary care physicians
Growth in U.S. Health Spending Set to Average 5.8 Percent
By 2025, health spending is expected to account for 20.1 percent of the economy
Cancer Patients, Oncologists Have Discordant Opinions on Prognosis
Those with advanced disease are likely to be more optimistic than their oncologist
Review Links Daytime Napping With Hypertension
In one observational study, nighttime napping in shift workers linked to reduced risk of hypertension
Supreme Court Ruling Could Impact Med School Admissions
AMA says diverse workforce is a key strategy to combatting health disparities
Considerable Functional Impairment for Seniors With CKD
Conducting geriatric assessment in nephrology visit can ID functional impairment, guide care processes
Depression Linked to CKD in Patients With Diabetes
Depression associated with increased risk of incident CKD, all-cause mortality
Post-MI Heart Failure Linked to Increased Cancer Risk
However, cancer mortality rates similar for those with heart failure and those without
Greater Numbers of U.S. Seniors Are Being Cared for at Home
Sharpest increase in home care observed among older Americans with milder disabilities
Appendicitis Should Be Considered Among Elderly
Two cases reported of seniors with atypical presentation, including nonspecific symptoms
