ACA Tied to Narrowing of Disparities in Access to Care
Nationwide improvements in insurance coverage and access to care seen, even in nonexpansion states
Ageism Predicts Significantly Worse Health Outcomes
Older persons who are less educated particularly likely to have adverse health effects of ageism
Japan Reports First Case of New Coronavirus
Patient returned to Japan on Jan. 6 after traveling to the central Chinese city of Wuhan
Single-Payer System Would Likely Save Money
Largest savings predicted to come from simplified billing and lower drug costs
Evolution of Approval, Regulation Processes for Drugs Explored
FDA drug review times down from 1983 to 2017, but time from clinical testing to approval did not change
New Coronavirus in China Could Possibly Spread Between Humans
However, officials say that currently, there is no definitive evidence of human-to-human transmission
Doctor Replacement Ratios Higher in Largest, Hospital-Owned Practices
More than double the number of physicians entered than exited large group, hospital-owned practices
N.J. Lawmakers Pass Bill to Ban Flavored Vaping Products
Bill will take effect 90 days after being signed by the governor
Burnout in Med Students Tied to Perceived Stress, Phone Behavior
Majority of osteopathic medical students report low sense of personal accomplishment
Incidental Lymphopenia Linked to Increased Risk for Mortality
Higher risk seen for all-cause, cancer, and CV, respiratory, and infectious disease mortality
