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A new bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would repeal the federal law essentially banning construction of physician-owned hospitals and making it difficult for these facilities to grow

New Bill Intends to Repeal Limits on Physician-Owned Hospitals

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Bill introduced in U.S. House of Representatives has bipartisan support with more than 50 co-sponsors
The Republican-led bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act that passed the House this month would result in 23 million Americans losing their health insurance coverage

New Health Care Act Could Result in 23 Million Losing Insurance

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While premiums may lower over the long-term, many would face much higher out-of-pocket costs
Different paths to perspective of another's experience are associated with varying effect on helpers' health during helping behavior

Path to Empathy Deemed As Vital As Being Empathetic

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Conclusion could be especially useful in context of medical professions, researcher says
Fiber and/or the dietary supplement chondroitin may help reduce knee pain from arthritis

Knee Pain Relief Seen With Fiber, Chondroitin in Osteoarthritis

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Lower risk for osteoarthritis knee pain with chondroitin supplementation, higher intake of fiber
A new interactive training module in medical ethics can help physicians to understand professional boundaries

New Interactive Module Aims to Clarify Professional Boundaries

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Module focuses on potential boundary violations relating to treating family, colleagues, receiving gifts
For patients with discogenic low back pain due to failed back surgery syndrome

Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation Relieves Low Back Pain

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Pain relief for patients with discogenic low back pain due to failed back surgery syndrome
Patients taking opioids before total knee arthroplasty may have greater pain after the procedure

Opioid Use Before TKA May Lead to Worse Pain After Surgery

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Researchers suggest limiting opioid prescriptions might optimize benefits of TKA
Older adults treated at major teaching facilities are less likely to die in the weeks and months following their discharge than patients admitted to community hospitals

Mortality Rates Found Lower at Major Teaching Hospitals

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Researchers assessed 30-day survival for older patients
Prescription databases can help combat drug abuse when doctors are required by law to check them before writing opioid prescriptions

Doctors Urged to Check Patient Drug History Before Opioid Rx

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Opioid abuse down when physicians are legally obligated to check patient's drug history
The majority of medical practices have dismissed patients

Nine of Ten Practices Surveyed Have Dismissed Patients

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Reasons include inappropriate behavior toward staff, violation of Rx policies, repeatedly missed appointments