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%).
Practice Management
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).
Predictions in Medicine 2021: What Might We Expect?
An intense 2020 may be behind us, but, this year seems likely to place the COVID-19 pandemic front and center again.
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.
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