AMA: Burnout Is Top Issue for Physicians in 2015
More than half of docs report at least one symptom of burnout; efforts being undertaken to address burnout
Higher Hospital Prices in U.S. ‘Monopoly Markets’
Hospital prices positively associated with indicators of hospital market power
Infusion of HIV-Neutralizing Antibody Decreases Viremia
Strong selection pressure seen for outgrowth of less neutralization-sensitive viruses
Specific, Consistent ICD-10 Coding Key to Timely Payments
Tips to prevent denials include checking EHR selection against documentation, being specific
Affordable Care Act Has Improved Access to Care, Affordability
However, gaps in access to care and affordability still seen, especially for low-income adults
Industry Outpacing NIH in Funding Research
Analysis finds studies paid for by private sector increasing, while U.S.-sponsored trials decline
Hepatitis E Virus Rare Among HIV-Infected Population
Prevalence of HEV viremia three in 2,919 plasma samples from HIV-infected adults
New Model of Inpatient Care Can Improve Outcomes
Model aims to up interprofessional collaboration, data-driven decisions, provide leadership
Seven Behaviors Suggested to Improve ‘Art of Medicine’
Seven behaviors promote more consistent practice of interpersonal aspects of medicine
CDC: More STD Prevention Education Needed in Schools
Fewer than half of high schools, one-fifth of middle schools cover all 16 recommended topics
