Drug Makers Raise Prices on 500 Prescription Drugs
Drugs expected to see price hikes include Zipsor (by 10%), Sabril (by 10%), Humira (by 7%), Kengreal (by 6%), Lyrica (by 5%), and Chantix (by 3%).
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PCPs Spend Average of 18 Minutes With Each Patient
Researchers found that the average primary care exam was 18.0 minutes long (standard deviation, 13.5 minutes).
Lessons Learned From COVID-19 Response in New York City Hospitals
This detailed description of an institutional response to the COVID-19 pandemic in NYC highlights approaches that can be applied to help other hospitals plan for surges.
Inequities Seen in Accessing Telemedicine During COVID-19
The researchers found that old age is a factor independently associated with fewer completed telemedicine visits.
Long-Term Care Workers Often Hold Multiple Jobs
Long-term care workers in nursing homes commonly hold multiple jobs, which may contribute to the spread of COVID-19 in nursing homes.
Income-Related Inequality in Access to Primary Care Worst in US
Income-related inequality in affordability and access to primary care is worse in the United States than in other high-income countries.
Antibiotic Stewardship Initiative Improves Care, Patient Engagement
Patients with viral infections were less likely to be prescribed antibiotics following a 4-part antibiotic stewardship intervention at an urgent care center.
COVID-19 Pandemic Creates New Roles for Advanced Practice Providers
When the pandemic first reached Boston in March 2020, Massachusetts General Hospital responded by redeploying advanced practice providers, including nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Expert Roundtable: Racial Disparities in Dermatology Care
A roundtable discussion by experts in issues facing patients with skin of color reveals interesting insights.
Pet Meds Listed in Owner’s Medication Profile Lead to Confusion in the ED
The patient, a 67-year-old female, presented to the emergency department with altered mental status.
Bankruptcy Can’t Shield Physician’s Debt to Nurse Practitioner
A nurse practitioner sues her former boss for defamation and wins, only to have him declare bankruptcy.
AMA Pushes for Widespread Telehealth Adoption
At a Special Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates, the AMA adopted a policy to advocate for widespread use of telehealth beyond the pandemic.
Top November 2020 FDA Approvals
Several previously FDA-approved medicines were approved for additional uses in November 2020.
POCN Names Top Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners in 2020
Clinicians were nominated by their peers to receive Point of Care Network’s America’s Top Physician Assistant or America’s Top Nurse Practitioner Award.
Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants Clash With Physicians in #StopScopeCreep Movement
A now-deleted social media post from the AMA stated that the independent practice of nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) will put patient safety at risk.
Medicaid Expansion Tied to Increased Detection of Early Cancers
Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act was linked to an increase in early-stage cancer diagnoses in the first year after expansion.
ASH 2020 Guidelines on Venous Thromboembolism Management
The American Society of Hematology released evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of DVT and PE in patients without cancer.
American Association of Nurse Practitioners Inducts 71 New Fellows
NPs were selected for the fellowship based on their expertise in clinical practice, research, education, and health policy.
American College of Physicians Updates Best Practice Advice for Chronic HCV
Based on guidelines issued by the World Health Organizations in 2018, the American College of Physicians has issued best practice advice that simplifies and improves treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus.
5 Ways to Help Spanish-Speaking Parents at Your Healthcare Center
Spanish-speaking caregivers face a unique set of struggles trying to get medical care for their child. What can you do to help?
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