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CDC: Adult Obesity Still Rising in U.S., Youth Rates Hold Steady
Per analysis of weight trends since 1999
FDA Approves Cotellic for Advanced Melanoma
For patients whose tumors express BRAF V600E or V600K mutations
Expanding Rooming, Discharge Office Protocols Can Save Time
Delegating rooming, discharge tasks to clinical support staff can save physicians ≥1 hour/day
ACP Joins Amicus Curiae Brief to Supreme Court
Brief urges Supreme Court to uphold considerations of race, ethnicity in med school application process
Poll: Americans Want Health Care Costs Kept in Check
Suggestions include price controls on drugs, hospitals, and doctors
FDA Approves Genvoya to Treat HIV-1 Infection
Medication contains a new form of tenofovir not previously approved by the FDA
AMA: 6 Steps to Help Ensure Patients Get Preventive Care
Panel management helps physicians provide preventive and chronic care to all patients
New Electronic Health Record Regulations Released
New regulations modify Stage 2 of meaningful use program and finalize requirements for Stage 3
Competition for Fellowships Broke Records in 2015
One-quarter of applicants did not didn't receive a position
Medicare to Cover Advance Care Planning for Older Americans
Counseling would be voluntary; could take place during a senior's annual physical
