Strategies Presented for Addressing Uncompensated Time
Strategies include limiting tasks to those that require medical license, streamlining portal messages
Most PCPs Oppose Complete Repeal of the Affordable Care Act
Though many would support changes, only 15 percent want law completely dismantled
ACA Has Increased Coverage, Access for Chronically Ill Patients
However, nearly one in seven of those with a chronic disease still lack coverage
Anti-Müllerian Hormone Predicts Menopause in Women With HIV
Higher anti-müllerian hormone level at age 40 years linked to later age at final menstrual period
Too Few Patients With Severe Mental Illness Get HIV Test
Rates of infection up to 15 times higher, yet testing rates similar to those without psychiatric issues
Obesity Underrepresented in Medical Licensing Exams
Exam items primarily address diagnosis and treatment of obesity-related comorbid conditions
Syphilis Risk May Be Higher in HIV Patients on Antiretrovirals
Medications may raise susceptibility to bacterium that causes the sexually transmitted disease
Physician Excess Charges Create Financial Burden for Patients
Fees affect uninsured Americans, privately insured patients who use out-of-network physicians
New Comprehensive Report Looks at Benefits, Harms of Cannabis
Can ease chronic pain, chemo-related nausea, muscle spasms in MS, but researchers cite risks, too
Excessive FDA Regulation Driving High Drug Prices
First-in-class drugs are fast-tracked while follow-on drugs can take up to 15 years to be approved
