Stewardship Could Improve Appropriate Medical Imaging Use
Stewardship model could guide use to improve clinical outcomes and create value at point of care
Increasing Numbers of Med School Applicants, Enrollees
Med school classes continuing to diversify, with increases in nearly every racial/ethnic category
Income Level Doesn’t Substantially Impact CPAP Use
Research suggests obstacles other than financial are primarily responsible for low uptake
AAFP Encourages Family Doctors to Consider Prescribing Naloxone
Coprescription urged for patients, family members, close friends when patient at risk of overdose
Acupuncture Improves Gait Function in Parkinson’s Disease
Significant improvement in gait speed, step length, floor reaction force, and cadence
Synchronized Prescription Renewal Process Saves Time
Renewing all patient's stable medications for 12 to 15 months can save time and money
Early CT Scan Impacts Management of Suspected CAP
CT scan modified classification in 58.6 percent of patients presenting to ER with suspected CAP
Part D Enrollment Doesn’t Improve Outcomes After AMI
Half of AMI patients enrolled in Part D by hospital discharge; outcomes no better than non-enrollees
Many Seniors May Be Overtreated for T2DM, Hypertension
Physicians may be concerned about malpractice claims or performance measure variables
Nearly 15 Percent of Plans Lack In-Network Specialists
Most commonly excluded specialists are in endocrinology, rheumatology, and psychiatry
