CDC Develops State-Level Chronic Disease Cost Calculator
Calculator identifies median state-specific medical costs and median absenteeism costs
Half of HIV-Positive Patients See Family Docs Exclusively for Care
HIV+ patients who see generalists experienced in HIV care more likely to get antiretroviral therapy
For Pharma Reps, Access to Physicians Continuing to Drop
Only 47 percent of prescribers considered accessible in 2015, compared with 55 percent in 2013
Physician Re-Entry Program Set to Redress Physician Shortage
Program open to physicians of any specialty who complete an intensive online curriculum
4% Increase in Population of Actively Licensed Physicians
Total population up to 916,264 in 2014; 12,168 more physicians being added annually than lost
Supportive Evidence for Daily PrEP Curbing HIV Transmission
This preventive treatment should be routinely offered to gay men at high risk, researchers say
ACP Supports Expanded Role of Telemedicine for Health Care
Responsible telemedicine can take place when a physician-patient relationship has been established
EHR Vendors Not Adhering to Usability Certification Standards
Several widely used EHR products found not to adhere to ONC certification requirements
Accelerated MD Program Doesn’t Mar Academic Performance
Academic performance of students is comparable in accelerated program, conventional MD program
Management, Treatment of Chronic Disease Up With ACA
Higher numbers of insured leading to more treatment of hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes
