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Planned Parenthood Withdraws From Federal Family Planning Program

Planned Parenthood is withdrawing from the U.S. government’s family planning program.

Brand-Brand Competition Has Not Reduced Prices in the Pharmaceutical Market

Brand-brand competition in the U.S. pharmaceutical market has not lowered drug list prices.

Do US Adults Use More Prescription Drugs Than Canadians?

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Diana Ernst, RPh

Prescription drug use appears to be similar in the US and Canada, according to a new data brief from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Telehealth in Nonhospital Centers Grew From 2014 to 2018

Use of non-hospital-based provider-to-patient telehealth grew almost 1,400-fold from 2014 to 2018.

Past Health Coverage Expansions Have Not Affected Rates of Hospital Use

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Endocrinology Advisor Contributing Writer

Past coverage expansions were associated with little or no change in society-wide hospital use; increases in groups who gained coverage were offset by reductions among others.

Professional Coaching May Reduce Emotional Exhaustion for Physicians

Professional coaching can reduce emotional exhaustion, improve overall quality of life, and build resilience among physicians.

Most Medicaid Beneficiaries in Kentucky Already Meet Community Engagement Requirements

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Endocrinology Advisor Contributing Writer

Findings of this study suggest that most Medicaid beneficiaries who would be included in community engagement programs in Kentucky already meet activity requirements.

Alternative Healthcare Decision Making Options for Unrepresented Patients

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Endocrinology Advisor Contributing Writer

The author investigates the use of a regional state unrepresented patient advocacy committee as an alternative to appointing legal guardians or using physicians as decision makers.

How Often Does the FDA Disagree With Its Advisory Committees’ Recommendations?

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Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

According to the findings of a recent review, the Food and Drug Administration rarely disagrees with recommendations made by its advisory committees.

Greater Subjective Well-Being Associated With Longer, Healthier Lives

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Endocrinology Advisor Contributing Writer

Higher affective well-being was associated not only with greater longevity but also with healthier aging without chronic disease or disability.

ACO Investment Model Participation Associated With Lower Medicare Spending

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Endocrinology Advisor Contributing Writer

Participation in Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Investment Model during the first performance year by providers serving rural/underserved areas was associated with lower spending in the Medicare program than that among non-ACO providers serving the same areas.