Medicare Coverage Restrictions for Opioids Rose From ’06 to ’15
Formularies increasingly using quantity limits and prior authorization to restrict daily allowable dosing
Novel Metrics Suggested for Assessing EHR Use
Metrics aim to provide insight into the clinician experience in light of impaired practice efficiency
Guide Offers Doctors Tips for Choosing a Health System
New guide helps clinicians considering joining physician-led integrated health systems
Biomarkers of Ovarian Reserve Don’t Indicate Infertility
Low antimüllerian hormone, high follicle-stimulating hormone not linked to infertility in women 30-44
3-D Ultrasound IDs Late-Onset Fetal Growth Restriction
Specifically, fractional thigh volume better than two-dimensional biometry
Rate of Adverse Effects for Dapagliflozin Similar to Placebo
Although genital infections, renal function AEs found more frequently with dapagliflozin than placebo
New Online Tool Aids Search for Alcohol Treatment
Alcohol Treatment Navigator aimed at individuals with alcohol use disorder and their loved ones
IDSA: Surgical Site Infections Up With Reported Penicillin Allergy
Increased risk of SSI was mediated by patients' receipt of alternative perioperative antibiotic
2016 Physician Quality Reporting System Reports Available
Physicians should review reports to know whether they are subject to 2018 PQRS payment adjustment
Injured Patients Want More Info on Safety Improvement Efforts
Eighteen of 30 patients and family members reported the CRP experience to be positive overall
