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.
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Past Health Coverage Expansions Have Not Affected Rates of Hospital Use
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.
Trump Administration Announces Plan to Allow Drug Imports From Canada
Americans could import less expensive prescription drugs from Canada under a plan being developed by the Trump administration.
Most Medicaid Beneficiaries in Kentucky Already Meet Community Engagement Requirements
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
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?
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
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
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.
Reducing Exposure to Preventable Harm Paramount Across Healthcare Settings
Developing and implementing evidence-based mitigation strategies specifically targeting preventable patient harm could lead to major service quality improvements in medical care which could also be more cost effective.
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