David Shulkin, M.D., on COVID-19 Financial Consequences for Health Care System
Shulkin, ninth secretary for Veterans Affairs, estimates health care provider revenue down about $500 billion
Bundled Rapid HIV/Hep C Testing May Improve Infection Awareness
Bundled HIV, hepatitis C testing ups number of people with substance use disorders aware of infection status
Benefit of Social Distancing Outweighs Economic Impact
Study found the benefits of social distancing policies will outweigh the economic costs by $5.2 trillion
High Rates of Appropriate E-Consults Seen Across Specialties
70.2 percent of e-consults met all four criteria for appropriateness; rate of avoided visits 81.2 percent
Majority of Physicians Report Serious Concerns About COVID-19
National survey shows concerns regarding adequacy of supplies and COVID-19 testing
Higher Alcohol Intake May Harm Bone Health in HIV Patients
Alcohol intake tied to levels of bone turnover markers in patients with HIV and substance use disorder
Unemployed Workers Less Likely to Be Uninsured Post-ACA
Following implementation of ACA, insurance rates decreased more in states with Medicaid expansion
March 2020 Briefing – HIV & AIDS
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in HIV & AIDS for March 2020. This roundup includes...
Doctors, Hospitals, Pharmacies Warned Not to Stockpile Meds
Professional societies issue stern warning not to inappropriately prescribe meds for COVID-19
U.S. Army Opens Field Hospital in New York City
Field hospital in Manhattan meant to handle non-COVID-19 patients to free up space in city hospitals
