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Association health plans will provide small businesses with more choices

Association Health Plans Can Help Small Businesses Offer Coverage

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But AHPs may undermine ACA marketplace, as they are not required to comply with ACA regulations
The PK Papyrus Covered Coronary Stent System has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat acute coronary artery perforations.

FDA Approves Device for Acute Coronary Artery Perforations

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The PK Papyrus device is a balloon-expandable covered coronary stent and delivery system
How a situation is framed and the language used to describe risks can influence patients' decision-making

Situation Framing, Language Can Influence Decision-Making

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Docs should provide risks of both having treatment and not having treatment to minimize loss aversion
For patients undergoing rhinoplasty

Opioid Refills Rare After Rhinoplasty

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Only 1.2 percent of patients prescribed opioids required refills within three weeks of surgery
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Gains in Insurance Coverage Seen for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Adults

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However, in post-ACA era, lesbian, gay, bisexual adults still report trouble affording care
Proper training and post-incident steps can help lessen the secondary trauma health professionals experience providing care during mass casualty incidents

Physicians Need Training for Mass Casualty Incidents

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Training includes protocols for the actual incident and self-awareness and care afterwards
Firearm deaths increased globally between 1990 and 2016

Firearm Deaths Up Globally From 1990 to 2016

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Variation among rates seen geographically and across demographic subgroups
A six-step analysis can help redesign and improve the outpatient health care process

Six-Step Analysis Can Help Improve Practice Logistics

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Method showed unfavorable traits related to match between supply, demand, access at outpatient clinic
Medical residents can take steps to maintain their energy and alertness during long shifts

Residents Working Long Hours Can Increase Alertness

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Arriving rested, asking for relief, staying organized can help medical residents maintain their energy
For older cancer patients undergoing major cancer surgery

Propofol May Decrease Delay in Neurocognitive Recovery

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Less delay versus sevoflurane general anesthesia in older patients undergoing major cancer surgery