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Insurance products offered by hospitals and health systems

Vertical Integration Insurance Products of Higher Quality

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Slight increase in percentage of insurance products offered by hospitals, health systems from 2011-2015
Nine out of 10 American doctors are happy with their choice of profession

90 Percent of U.S. Physicians Satisfied With Career Choice

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AMA survey of physicians, residents, and medical students finds most are satisfied despite challenges
In a position paper published online March 28 in the Annals of Internal Medicine

ACP Issues Challenge to Cut Task Burden and Put Patients First

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American College of Physicians details policy recommendations to reduce administrative burden
The volume of insurance advertisements during the first Affordable Care Act enrollment period correlated with change in uninsurance rates

TV Ads for ACA Enrollment Linked to Decline in Uninsured Rates

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Counties exposed to higher volumes of local insurance ads had larger drop in uninsurance
From 1992 to 2014 there was a decrease in the rate of malpractice claims paid on behalf of physicians in the United States

Paid Malpractice Claims Cut in Half From 1992 to 2014 in U.S.

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But, increase in mean compensation amounts and percentage of paid claims exceeding $1 million
Poor odor identification and poor self-reported olfactory function are associated with greater likelihood of earlier mortality

Smell Loss Predicts Mortality Irrespective of Dementia

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Researchers say olfactory loss might mark deteriorating health, irrespective of dementia
Patients admitted to the hospital during The Joint Commission on-site inspections (surveys) have reduced mortality compared to that seen during non-survey weeks

30-Day Mortality Down During Joint Commission Survey Weeks

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Patients admitted during survey weeks (versus non-survey weeks) have significantly lower mortality
Adenotonsillotomy is noninferior to adenotonsillectomy for children aged 2 to 6 years with obstructive sleep apnea

Adenotonsillotomy Noninferior to Adenotonsillectomy in Peds OSA

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However, non-negligible risk of recurrence of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea after ATT
For patients with asthma

Serum Periostin IDs Comorbid Chronic Rhinosinusitis in Asthma

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High serum periostin levels in asthma with chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps versus without polyps
Black and Asian medical students are less likely to be members of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society than white students

Black, Asian Medical Students Less Likely to Be AΩA Members

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After adjustment, black, Asian medical students are less likely than white students to be AΩA members