New York City 2013 Measles Outbreak Proved Costly
Prompt recognition, rapid airborne isolation of suspected cases may slow exposures in future
New Short-Term Health Plans Have Large Coverage Gaps
Plans don't have to cover existing medical conditions, provide limited benefits
Health Affairs Announces Launch of New Three-Year Initiative
Council on Health Care Spending and Value will be co-chaired by William Frist and Margaret Hamburg
Three Financial Metrics Can Improve Practice Performance
Understanding collection rate, accounts receivable, A/R aging helps improve practice performance
CDC: Salmonella Outbreaks in 44 States Linked to Backyard Poultry
Live chicks, ducklings obtained from relatives, feed supply stores, websites, and hatcheries
Summer Sounds Can Cause Hearing Damage
Experts suggest warning patients to use caution at music concerts, fireworks, and around lawnmowers
Alcohol Exposure Via Breastmilk May Affect Infant Development
Exposure to alcohol through breastmilk linked to reduction in cognitive ability at age 6 to 7 years
National Guideline Clearinghouse Offline Due to Funding Cuts
An initiative of AHRQ, guideline.gov now offline due to lack of federal funding
Update on Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Hy-Vee Spring Pasta Salad
79 people have fallen ill; 18 people have been hospitalized; no deaths reported to date
Dog’s Saliva Caused Bacterial Infection Leading to Amputations
Patient probably contracted infection from being licked by his dog
