Pace of Change Has Accelerated in Alternative Payment Models
Physicians also report increasing complexity of APMs, more financial risk aversion
Neither Haloperidol, Ziprasidone Shortens Delirium in ICU
No decrease in duration versus placebo for patients with hypoactive, hyperactive delirium in ICU
Half of Women to Develop Stroke, Dementia, or Parkinsonism
Third of men to develop at least one of these; women more likely to experience both stroke and dementia
Arthritis in Adulthood Linked to Childhood Maltreatment
Arthritis independently linked to severe/frequent physical abuse, exposure to intimate partner violence
Most Supplements Contain Prohibited Stimulants
75 percent of supplements purchased in 2017 contained one or more stimulants subject to FDA notices
USPSTF Recommends Screening Women for Partner Violence
Evidence insufficient to support screening for abuse among all elderly or vulnerable adults
White House Unveils New Insurance Option for Small Firms
Plan expands health reimbursement arrangements so workers can buy individual health coverage
High Uptake, Acceptability of Rapid Fentanyl Test Strips
Significant link between receiving positive results, reporting positive change in overdose risk behavior
Maternal Trauma Associated With Low Male Infant Birthweight
Combo of trauma history, higher levels of cortisol linked to lower birthweight in boys only
Procurement Requirements Drive Interoperability in Health Care IT
Steps outlined for health systems to establish comprehensive, ongoing procurement strategies
