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Workers in small firms are more likely to have higher deductible levels and lack employer contributions to help pay for out-of-pocket expenses compared to workers in larger firms

Advantages for HDHP Enrollees in Large Versus Small Firms

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More than twice as many HDHP enrollees in small versus large firms lack employer-funded accounts
The incidence of preventable adverse drug events (pADEs) is zero to 17 per 1

Preventable Adverse Drug Events Usually of Minor Severity in Kids

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Incidence of pADEs is zero to 17 per 1,000 patient-days for children in general pediatric wards
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could affect what evidence physicians may present in defense during medical malpractice suits

Pennsylvania Case Could Affect Evidence for Malpractice Defense

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Appeals center on relevance of consent, known risks and complications presented at trial
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Young, Growing Athletes at High Risk for ACL Injuries

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Athletic teams should provide program that includes muscle strengthening, proper technique training
Patients report that doctors are routinely not discussing known risk factors for common causes of death

Doctors Often Not Discussing Risk Factors With Patients

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Few survey respondents say physicians speak with them about opioids, road traffic issues
The expiration dates of certain batches of EpiPens have been extended by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in an effort to reduce shortages of the life-saving devices.

FDA Extends EpiPen Expiration Dates to Tackle Shortage

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Shortages due to factors such as supply disruptions and manufacturer issues
The Trump administration's plan to relax pollution rules for coal-fired power plants will increase carbon emissions and cause up to 1

Plan to Relax Coal-Fired Power Plant Rules Could Up Mortality

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EPA predicts between 470 and 1,400 premature deaths a year by 2030
Development assistance for adolescent health makes up a small proportion of total development assistance for health

Little Global Development Assistance for Adolescent Health

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Overall, 1.6 percent of total development assistance for health went to projects with adolescent target
Audiovisual tobacco content remains common in prime-time U.K. television programs and is virtually unchanged from 2010

Tobacco Content Still Common on U.K. Prime-Time Television

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Tobacco content occurred in 33 percent of all programs; 8 percent of all adverts, trailer breaks
Knowing payer policies and regulatory requirements is critical to appealing denials

Experts Offer Tips for Provider Appeal of Denied Medical Claims

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Recommendations include asking for exceptions to payer policies and citing regulatory information