ACOG: Interpregnancy Period Should Maximize Women’s Health
Components of postpartum care should be included as the initial components of interpregnancy care
Initiative Can Cut Gender Gap in Medical School Faculty Salaries
Overall mean salary gap by gender decreased from −2.6 to −1.9 percent after a decade
Exome Sequencing Provides Genetic Diagnosis for Some With CKD
Genetic diagnosis for 9.3 percent of 3,315 patients with chronic kidney disease from two cohorts
Outcomes of Importance ID’d for Peritoneal Dialysis Patients
PD-related infection, mortality, fatigue are highest-ranked outcomes for patients, caregivers
Growth in Use of Telemedicine Seen From 2005 to 2017
Significantly faster increase in use of telemental health services seen in counties with no psychiatrists
Affordable Care Act Sign-Ups Higher Than Expected
As of last Saturday's enrollment deadline, 8.5 million people in 39 states had enrolled
Exclusion of Doctors From Public Health Insurance Up 2007 to 2017
Fraud, health crimes, substance abuse exclusions increased 20 percent per year from 2007 to 2017
Persistent Discrimination ID’d Among Physician Mothers
Physician mothers report limited opportunities for advancement, financial inequalities, lack of support
Medication Errors Resulting in Death Most Common in Elderly
Most common medication error category was omitted medicine or ingredient
2017 Saw Slowing in National Health Care Spending
Slower growth in health care spending mainly due to use and intensity of goods and services
