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%).
Primary Care
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).
Inequities Seen in Accessing Telemedicine During COVID-19
The researchers found that old age is a factor independently associated with fewer completed telemedicine visits.
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.
Recommendations Developed for Management of Lyme Disease
The guidelines were developed by a multidisciplinary panel led by the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the American Academy of Neurology, and the American College of Rheumatology.
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.
As Rollout Nears, Small Practices and Rural Clinics Anticipate Challenges Storing and Administering COVID-19 Vaccines
The much-awaited remedy to the widespread transmission of SARS-CoV-2 comes with many logistical caveats.
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?
Mind-Body Interventions Provide Treatment Options for Teens With Depression
Researchers sought to determine the acceptability and preliminary effectiveness of Mind-Body Skills Groups (MBSGs) as a treatment for depressed adolescents in primary care.
Adolescents Not Receiving Guidance From Primary Care Providers on Adult Health Care
Research conducted by the CDC concludes that the majority of adolescents, especially those aged 12 to 14 years, are not receiving comprehensive health care transition planning by their primary care provider.
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