Bigger Drop in Opioid Prescribing After CDC Guideline Release
Several opioid prescribing practices were decreasing before guideline; release linked to greater declines
Most Research Participants Not Concerned About Data Sharing
93 percent were very or somewhat likely to allow their data to be shared with university scientists
Hydrocodone Schedule Change Affected Post-Op Opioid Rx
Increase in mean OMEs filled in initial opioid rx after hydrocodone's change from schedule III to II
National Provider Identifiers Are Vulnerable to Theft
Providers can take steps to prevent NPI identity theft and resulting health care fraud
Strategy Outlined for Shooter Incident in Health Care Facility
Adhering to 'secure, preserve, fight' strategy recommended for areas with vulnerable patients
Advantages for HDHP Enrollees in Large Versus Small Firms
More than twice as many HDHP enrollees in small versus large firms lack employer-funded accounts
Spinal Manipulation Plus Exercise Effective for Teen Low Back Pain
Spinal manipulative therapy plus exercise more effective than exercise alone over one-year period
Small Practices Also at Risk for Data Breaches
Practices should conduct risk analysis to evaluate product deficiencies, create corrective measures
Hypnosis Doesn’t Cut Post-Op Pain in Breast Cancer Surgery
Those who perceived that they received hypnosis had significantly reduced fatigue and anxiety
Pennsylvania Case Could Affect Evidence for Malpractice Defense
Appeals center on relevance of consent, known risks and complications presented at trial
