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Implementation of an electronic system for provision of specialty care was rapidly adopted in Los Angeles

Los Angeles eConsult Program Can Reduce Wait Times

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eConsult program rapidly adopted; used by more than 3,000 primary care providers by 2015
For patients in septic shock

Thiamine May Reduce Progression to Renal Replacement Therapy

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Findings for patients in septic shock
An Empire State appeals court has upheld the New York City health department rule that requires restaurants to warn customers about menu items that exceed the 2

Appeals Court Upholds Restaurant Salt Warning

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Court upholds rule requiring warning about menu items exceeding daily recommended sodium limit
Women seem to be underrepresented among academic grand rounds speakers

Women Underrepresented Among Grand Rounds Speakers

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Women presented a median of 28.3 percent of the total sessions
Support for the health law is increasing

Support for Health Law Up to 48 Percent in February

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Kaiser Family Foundation poll: two-thirds of Americans feel Medicaid should continue as is today
Medicare patients treated by higher-spending physicians are just as likely to be re-admitted or die within 30 days of being admitted to the hospital as patients treated by doctors who order fewer or less-expensive tests and treatments

Higher Spending by Physicians Not Tied to Better Outcomes

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No difference in patient outcomes when physicians order more -- or more pricey -- tests, treatments
People living in states that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act are less likely to be uninsured or struggling with the strain of unpaid medical bills

ACA’s Medicaid Expansion May Pose Challenges to Timely Care

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Research shows benefit, but also more problems with patients getting appointments
Americans with hypertension are getting more sodium in their diet than they did in 1999

ACC: Sodium Intake Rising Among Patients With HTN

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Average sodium intake more than double recommended daily limit for these patients
An initial Republican replacement for the Affordable Care Act was formally introduced in the House of Representatives on Monday.

Republicans Introduce Affordable Care Act Replacement

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Initial Republican replacement for the Affordable Care Act formally introduced Monday
Most provider organizations can offer a cost estimate

Most Health Care Providers Can Offer Cost Estimate

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Although 75 percent of provider organizations can offer estimate, only 25% of patients request one