Patient Health Information Often Shared Electronically
Most commonly observed types of PHI sent are referrals, laboratory results, medication lists
Global Prevalence of Insufficient Activity 27.5 Percent
Levels of insufficient physical activity stable between 2001, 2016; increase seen in high-income countries
Medicaid Expansion Linked to Gains in Insurance Coverage
But no corresponding increase in treatment of substance use disorders among low-income adults
Pediatricians Have Role in Supporting Transgender Youth
Recommendations developed for comprehensive care for youth identifying as transgender, gender diverse
Scribes Improve Physician Workflow, Patient Interaction
Scribes lower EHR documentation burden for doctors and increase time spent interacting with patients
U.S. Senate Passes Opioids Bill
Comprehensive bipartisan package earmarks billions of dollars to fight opioid abuse in the United States
Compliance With Requirement to Report Results on EUCTR Is Poor
Half of trials on European Union Clinical Trials Register are non-compliant with requirements
Drug Prices Increase More Than Expected After Shortages
Expected price increase 20 percent for all drugs after shortage versus 9 percent in absence of shortage
Many Middle, High Schoolers Report E-Cigarette Cannabis Use
Use is higher among males, current users of e-cigarettes or other tobacco products
Association Health Plans Can Help Small Businesses Offer Coverage
But AHPs may undermine ACA marketplace, as they are not required to comply with ACA regulations
