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Birth Control Pills Recalled Due to Danger of Unintended Pregnancy
Blister pack is rotated 180 degrees within the wallet, reversing the weekly tablet orientation
CDC: High-Deductible Health Plan Use Rising Among Employers
These employees more likely to face financial barriers to care, researchers find
CDC: Legionella Present in Hospital, Nursing Home Plumbing
Effective water management, sanitation programs can reduce the risk of exposure
Health System Sees Success With E-Visits Via Patient Portal
Portal offers access to physicians without an office visit for certain common symptoms
AAFP Policy Addresses Issues Related to Prior Authorizations
Coalition urges insurers to apply reform principles to current prior authorization programs
Court Ruling Potentially Threatens Physicians’ Immunity
Friend-of-the-court brief reflects concern that the ruling will have negative impact on physicians
Evidence Lacking for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Screening
USPSTF finds insufficient evidence to assess benefits, harms of screening asymptomatic 10- to 18-year-olds
New Bill Intends to Repeal Limits on Physician-Owned Hospitals
Bill introduced in U.S. House of Representatives has bipartisan support with more than 50 co-sponsors
New Health Care Act Could Result in 23 Million Losing Insurance
While premiums may lower over the long-term, many would face much higher out-of-pocket costs
New Interactive Module Aims to Clarify Professional Boundaries
Module focuses on potential boundary violations relating to treating family, colleagues, receiving gifts
