Responsive Parent Intervention in Infancy Can Reduce BMI z Score
But, a 36-month multicomponent behavioral intervention does not change BMI trajectory
Most Antipsychotics Prescribed in Nursing Homes Initiated There
64 percent initiated in nursing homes, 18.6 percent in hospitals, and 17.5 percent in outpatient settings
Cyber Insurance Recommended for All Physician Practices
Patient data hacking is a risk even for small practices
AMA Proposes Policy Opposing Medicaid ‘Lockout’ Provisions
Policy supports allowing patients to reapply immediately for redetermination
ASCO Endorses SIO Guideline for Integrative Tx in Breast Cancer
Guideline recommends therapies for reducing anxiety/stress, depression/mood disorders, nausea
Parent-Child Interactive Intervention Cuts Depression
Intervention focuses on enhancing the child's emotional competence and emotion regulation
Variation in Specialty Drug Coverage Across Health Plans
Plans restrict coverage of drugs indicated for cancer less often than drugs indicated for other diseases
Some Bacteria Now More Tolerant of Alcohol-Based Sanitizers
Enterococci bacteria surviving exposure for longer periods of time
Groups Urge CMS to Reconsider Suspending Risk Adjustment
Twenty-eight medical organizations, including AMA, sent letter to Administrator Verma of CMS
Federal Parity Tied to Lower Out of Pocket Mental Health Spending
Lower out-of-pocket mental health spending exists for children with parity plans
