Hospitals Using Two Strategies to Up Quality, Lower Costs
Findings based on interviews with hospitals participating in Medicare bundled payments
Revascularization Beats Amputation for Limb Ischemia
Similar long-term survival, costs for endovascular and surgical revascularization procedures
~3,000 Excess Deaths Estimated Due to Hurricane Maria
Reported death counts limited by physician lack of awareness of death certification process
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Has Uncertain Future
Justifiable reasons for supporting and changing program, but not for keeping graduates in suspense
August 2018 Briefing – Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Surgery for August 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
Breast Cancer Surgery Outcomes Poor for Nursing Home Residents
High rates of one-year mortality and functional decline seen with different types of surgery
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
