Enrollment in High-Deductible Health Plans Up From ’07 to ’17
Almost one-quarter of adults aged 18 to 64 with employment-based coverage had HDHP without HSA
Clinicians Should Learn to Engage With Transgender Patients
Issues to consider include how to address patients, obtaining inclusive history, unique clinical challenges
Medical Bills in Collections Decrease With Patient Age
Mediating roles probable for increases in health insurance coverage and incomes
Preemptive Analgesia May Cut Post-Op Pain in Anorectal Surgery
Preoperative pain medications reduce pain and narcotic use in the early post-op period
Mindfulness Training Acceptable Among Surgical Interns
Mindfulness-based stress reduction integrated into personal, professional settings over 12 months
National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Aug. 25-27
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Total Store Expo The Total Store Expo of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS)...
No Meaningful Increase in Physician Compensation Last Year
Average change in median compensation 1.2 percent in 2017 for all medical specialties
Wording Used May Affect Thyroid Cancer Patients’ Anxiety, Choices
Calling it 'cancer' rather than 'lesions' or 'abnormal cells' could increase anxiety, likelihood of surgery
U.S. Opioid Use Not Declining, Despite Focus on Abuse
Higher average daily dose seen in 2017 versus 2007, particularly for the disabled
Marketplace Premiums Increase More With Monopolist Insurers
Marketplace premiums 50 percent higher in rating areas with monopolist insurer versus >2 insurers
