Use of Health Literacy Tools Can Promote Shared Decision Making
Use of universal health literacy precautions toolkit ensures patients can make well-considered decisions
Vertical Integration Insurance Products of Higher Quality
Slight increase in percentage of insurance products offered by hospitals, health systems from 2011-2015
90 Percent of U.S. Physicians Satisfied With Career Choice
AMA survey of physicians, residents, and medical students finds most are satisfied despite challenges
Chronic Tension-Type Headache Tied to Cognitive Impairment
Impairment may result from neuroendocrine dysfunction
ACP Issues Challenge to Cut Task Burden and Put Patients First
American College of Physicians details policy recommendations to reduce administrative burden
TV Ads for ACA Enrollment Linked to Decline in Uninsured Rates
Counties exposed to higher volumes of local insurance ads had larger drop in uninsurance
Review: Several Classes of Drugs Treat Pain of Diabetic Neuropathy
Longer-term assessments of outcomes needed, researchers say
Paid Malpractice Claims Cut in Half From 1992 to 2014 in U.S.
But, increase in mean compensation amounts and percentage of paid claims exceeding $1 million
30-Day Mortality Down During Joint Commission Survey Weeks
Patients admitted during survey weeks (versus non-survey weeks) have significantly lower mortality
Opioid Users Incur Higher Costs After Elective Abdominal Surgery
Preoperative opioid use linked to increased likelihood of longer hospital stay, rate of 30-day readmission
