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The characteristics of the signal in user feedback of adverse events associated with medical devices and the situated context of decision makers correlate with judgement bias in reacting to these adverse events

Judgement Bias in Medical Device Recall Decisions

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Decision makers in firms either over-react or under-react, researchers say
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Overall, 8.8 Percent of U.S. Population Uninsured in 2016

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In first nine months of 2016, 12.3 percent of adults aged 18 to 64 and 5 percent of children uninsured

February 2017 Briefing – Nephrology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nephrology for February 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Young people with type 2 diabetes are much more likely to show signs of complications from the disease than those who have type 1 diabetes

Complication Rates Often Higher in Youth With T2DM Versus T1DM

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However, no longer an excess of complications for type 2 diabetes after controlling for obesity
For physicians across specialties

Physician Burnout Eroding Sense of Calling

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Physicians who are completely burned out have lower odds of six validated aspects of sense of calling
Higher dietary potassium seems to be associated with reduced blood pressure

Higher Dietary Potassium to Sodium Ratio Can Lower CVD Risk

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Research supports public health efforts for increasing consumption of natural potassium rich foods
Steps should be taken to protect medical practices

Strategies Suggested to Protect Practices From Hackers

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Small practices are a target, especially as larger organizations improve their security
The Supreme Court of Florida has reversed a District Court of Appeal decision deeming information related to patient safety unprotected from litigation discovery

Supreme Court Rules Patient Safety Data Subject to Litigation

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Supreme Court of Florida reversed District Court of Appeal decision protecting patient safety data
About $20 million has been awarded to 11 organizations for the first of a five-year program to provide training and education about the Quality Payment Program for clinicians in individual or small group practices

$20 Million Awarded for Quality Payment Program Training

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Up to an additional $80 million to be invested into training program over remaining four years
Cyberattacks remain a serious threat to small providers as well as big institutions

Cyberattacks Remain Serious Threat to Health Providers

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Processes, technology should be boosted against cyberthreats, which are becoming more sophisticated