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
Similar Outcomes for Rural, Urban Cancer Patients in SWOG Trials
Few differences between rural, urban patients in cancer outcomes with uniform access to cancer care
Small Practices Also at Risk for Data Breaches
Practices should conduct risk analysis to evaluate product deficiencies, create corrective measures
4 Experimental Ebola Therapies Approved for Use in Congo
Treatments are ZMapp, Remdesivir, Favipiravir, and Regn3450 - 3471 - 3479
Large Number of Presumed Sudden Cardiac Deaths Are Not
Nearly half of presumed sudden cardiac deaths are not autopsy-defined sudden arrhythmic deaths
Pennsylvania Case Could Affect Evidence for Malpractice Defense
Appeals center on relevance of consent, known risks and complications presented at trial
Doctors Often Not Discussing Risk Factors With Patients
Few survey respondents say physicians speak with them about opioids, road traffic issues
USPSTF Updates Guidance for Cervical Cancer Screening
Cytology recommended every three years from age 21; different screening options from age 30 to 65
