Nine of Ten Practices Surveyed Have Dismissed Patients
Reasons include inappropriate behavior toward staff, violation of Rx policies, repeatedly missed appointments
American Academy of Dermatology, Feb. 16-20
The American Academy of Dermatology's 2018 Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology was held from Feb. 16 to...
Rule Requiring Drug Prices in TV Ads Blocked by Judge
The rule, applying to any drug that costs more than $35 a month, was to take effect this week
Recommendations Developed for Cost-Effectiveness Analyses
Concept of reference case, set of standard practices that all analyses should follow is recommended
Other Countries Rate Half of Top-Selling Drugs in Medicare as Low Added Benefit
These low added therapeutic-rating drugs accounted for $19.3 billion or one-third of Medicare annual net spending in 2020
Hispanic, Black Physicians Underrepresented in the United States
With sustained doubling of Hispanic and Black medical students, it would take 92 and 66 years to correct deficit of physicians
Women With Employer Insurance More Likely to Report Unaffordability of Care
Highest reported unaffordability seen for dental care, followed by prescription drugs, medical care, mental health care
Temporary Skin Tattoos Can Evoke Delayed Hypersensitivity
10-year-old presented with erythematous, pruritic, papulovesicular rash after black henna tattoo
More Choices, Lower Premiums for ACA Consumers Next Year
20 more insurers will be participating in 2020, expanding consumer choice in many states
Allergists, ER Doctors Should Cooperate in Anaphylaxis Care
Epinephrine should be used as first-line therapy for anaphylaxis and those at risk for anaphylaxis
