Better Training Needed to Boost LGBTQ Patient Health Care
Issues raised at AMA discussion include knowledge gaps for transgender women, screening guidelines
Hospital Groups Launch Own Generic Drug Company
The company, Civica Rx, will start with 14 widely used hospital drugs
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Has Uncertain Future
Justifiable reasons for supporting and changing program, but not for keeping graduates in suspense
August 2018 Briefing – Orthopedics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Orthopedics for August 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
Enrollment in High-Deductible Health Plans Up From ’07 to ’17
Almost one-quarter of adults aged 18 to 64 with employment-based coverage had HDHP without HSA
Medical Bills in Collections Decrease With Patient Age
Mediating roles probable for increases in health insurance coverage and incomes
National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Aug. 25-27
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Total Store Expo The Total Store Expo of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS)...
No Meaningful Increase in Physician Compensation Last Year
Average change in median compensation 1.2 percent in 2017 for all medical specialties
Marketplace Premiums Increase More With Monopolist Insurers
Marketplace premiums 50 percent higher in rating areas with monopolist insurer versus >2 insurers
PT Better After Hip Surgery Than Opioids in Younger Adults
Benefits include lower hip-related downstream costs and lower opioid use after arthroscopic surgery
