Sign-Up Season Begins on HealthCare.gov
Insurers are expanding their participation in the program
U.S. Opioid Overdose Deaths Reach Record Number
Heroin, fentanyl, and other opioids continue to be the highest drug threat in the nation
FDA Approves Powerful New Opioid Despite Criticisms
Dsuvia use restricted to operating rooms or on the battlefield
October 2018 Briefing – Pain Management
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pain Management for October 2018. This roundup includes the...
Financial Conflicts of Interest Prevalent Among CPG Authors
Two studies show high prevalence among authors of guidelines on high-dollar meds, in gastroenterology
ASA: Patients Assume Post-Op Opioids Are Best for Pain Relief
Ninety-four percent of patients who believe they will receive opioids think they will be effective
Opioid Use Often Persists in Workers’ Compensation Claimants
Persistent use linked to older age; crush, strain, and sprain injuries; concomitant chronic pain
AMA Announces Initiative to Reinvent Physician Training
Competitive grant initiative aims to promote change in graduate medical education
Many Hospitals Noncompliant With Record Request Regulations
Researchers also find discordance in info provided to patients about medical records release processes
Trump Administration Announces Plan to Cut Drug Prices
HHS study shows Medicare pays 80 percent more than other countries for certain prescription drugs
