Hospitals Face $218B in Federal Payment Cuts From 2010 to 2028
11 pieces of legislation plus regulatory changes result in payment reductions beyond those under ACA
Patient Complaints Mainly About Rudeness, Rushing, Reproach
Complaints of rudeness vary from being verbally attacked by receptionist to feeling insulted by docs
Future Outlook Tied to Risk of Weapon Violence in Male Teens
Young males with positive orientation have lower odds of threatening, injuring someone with a weapon
June 2018 Briefing – Psychiatry
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Psychiatry for June 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
Follow-up Lacking for Women With Severe Maternal Morbidity
In New Zealand, large proportion did not receive event debrief, referral to social support or specialist
In Children, Food Insecurity Tied to Behavior, Cognition
Negative links between food insecurity, behavior issues largest in those with most behavior problems
Intensive Management Program Benefits High-Risk Patients
Access to intensive management program results in more outpatient care with no increase in total costs
American Diabetes Association, June 22-26
The American Diabetes Association's 78th Scientific Sessions The annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) was held from June 22 to 26...
Pediatric Hospitalization for Gun Injuries Higher in Urban Areas
Rates high for assaults in urban teens; unintentional injuries lower in younger urban vs. rural children
Prehabilitation May Improve Post Cardiac Surgery Outcomes
3-pronged approach targets nutritional status, exercise capacity, and worry reduction
