Prevalence of Financial Conflicts of Interest Among Gastroenterology Guideline Authors
There is a prevalence of conflicts of interest and lack of transparency of reporting conflicts of interest in gastroenterology guideline authors.
Policy
Majority of Physicians Believe ACA has had Positive Impact on Health Care
The percentage of US physicians who believe that the ACA is a net positive for health care has increased in the five years after its implementation.
Mayo Clinic Offers Policy for Reporting and Responding to Patient Bias
The Mayo Clinic has instituted a Patient and Visitor Conduct Policy that balances the dual needs of providing optimal patient care while maintaining a supportive, respectful workplace for staff.
Rate of Pediatric Emergency Department Use After ACA Implementation
The slope of emergency department visit rates over time did increase significantly in 2014 to 2016 compared with previous trends but these effects were independent of insurance coverage.
Costs of Brand-Name Drugs Have Risen Substantially in the United States
The growth of drug spending in the United States associated with government-protected market exclusivity is likely to continue.
Healthcare Costs Associated With Emergency Department Visits
Dr Marzouka discusses the fact that patients cannot shop around for a better deal when going to the emergency department and are almost never presented with the cost of care prior to receiving it.
Beverage Tax Associated With Increased Prices and Decreased Sales Volume
Investigators compared changes in beverage prices and sales after the city of Philadelphia implemented a tax on sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened beverages.
ACP Recommendations to Achieve Universal Health Care Insurance Coverage
Based on initial gains in health care access from the passage of the 2010 Patient Protection and ACA, the ACP offers recommendations on how to improve the law and achieve universal health care coverage.
The Future Of Robot Physicians: Is Artificial Intelligence Poised to Take Over Medicine?
By 2030, robots will likely replace 800 million workers. Will physicians make the cut?
Insurance Gaps May Increase Emergency Department Visits in Children With Asthma
Gaps in insurance coverage increased the odds of asthma-related emergency department intervention or hospitalization and exacerbations.
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