VA MISSION Act May Up Costs, Lower Vet Health Care Quality
VA will have greater reliance on private sector care, which may not improve health status of veterans
HPV Vaccine Eliminates Advanced Skin Cancer in 97-Year-Old
Less than a year following the initial direct-to-tumor vaccine injection, all treated tumors disappeared
Salmonella Spurs Recall of Swiss Rolls, Bread
No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled rolls and bread to date
Physicians and Practices Should Prepare for Emergencies
Helpful strategies include developing a plan, knowing who will implement the plan, and staying flexible
Embezzlement Not Uncommon in Medical Practices
Employees should undergo detailed background checks; practices should have zero-tolerance for theft
Few HIV Tests Given to Black Men Who Have Sex With Men in South
6 percent of HIV tests provided go to black MSM, though they account for 36 percent of new diagnoses
Medical Organizations Must Address Sexual Harassment
Proactive approach needed; should include interactive programs to get people talking
Walmart Generic Drug Discounts Often Offer More Patient Savings
Walmart drug program offers savings over Medicare program for generic cardiovascular medications
Salmonella Spurs Recall of Ritz Crackers
No illnesses associated with the recalled products have been reported to date
Availability of Generic Antivirals for Hepatitis B Increasing
Drop in median price of WHO-prequalified generic tenofovir from $208 to $32 from 2004 to 2016
