Higher Hospital Prices in U.S. ‘Monopoly Markets’
Hospital prices positively associated with indicators of hospital market power
Specific, Consistent ICD-10 Coding Key to Timely Payments
Tips to prevent denials include checking EHR selection against documentation, being specific
Affordable Care Act Has Improved Access to Care, Affordability
However, gaps in access to care and affordability still seen, especially for low-income adults
Surgery May Beat Radiotherapy for Localized Prostate Cancer
Analysis of 19 studies suggests surgery has an edge in survival
Industry Outpacing NIH in Funding Research
Analysis finds studies paid for by private sector increasing, while U.S.-sponsored trials decline
‘Suicide Gene Therapy’ Plus Radiation Effective in Prostate CA
Immunomodulatory in situ gene tx/IMRT with or without hormonal tx deemed feasible, safe
New Model of Inpatient Care Can Improve Outcomes
Model aims to up interprofessional collaboration, data-driven decisions, provide leadership
Seven Behaviors Suggested to Improve ‘Art of Medicine’
Seven behaviors promote more consistent practice of interpersonal aspects of medicine
Depression Not Uncommon Among Resident Physicians
Grueling medical training may help explain finding
Percentage of Graduates Entering GME Stable Over Past Decade
Despite increase in number of U.S. medical school graduates, no change in GME placement
