1991-2014 Saw Minimal Change in Health Spending Per State
Recession and recovery, implementation of health reform impacted health care coverage
Financial Incentives May Increase Viral Suppression in HIV
No increase in linkage to care, but increase noted in viral suppression and continuity of care
Health Insurers Recruiting Former Pharma Reps to Cut Costs
Former pharma reps are educating doctors about costs of meds, encouraging use of generics
High HCV Cure Rates in HIV Coinfection Cases at Urban Clinic
Sustained virologic response rate of 97 percent, with no variation by race in predominantly black cohort
AMA Endeavors to Increase Transparency of Rx Pricing
At annual meeting, the physicians' group adopted new policies on drug pricing to protect patients
Amphotericin Tops Itraconazole in HIV-Linked Talaromycosis
Reduced risk of death at six months, faster clinical resolution and fungal clearance versus itraconazole
Reduced Corneal Nerve Fiber Density in Patients With HIV
In vivo corneal confocal microscopy could help identify abnormality in corneal nerve fibers in HIV
Medical Students Lacking Proficiency in BP Measurements
Among 159 medical students, a mean of 4.1 elements out of 11 were performed properly
New Bill With Tort Reforms Will Protect Iowa Physicians
Reforms include limiting noneconomic damages for intangibles, stronger expert witness standards
FDA Approves Generic Version of HIV Drug Truvada
Approved for treatment of HIV-1, in combination with other antiretroviral agents, and for PrEP
