Reference Pricing Linked to Lower Prices Paid by Employers
Cost sharing by employees lower, but time lag seen in physicians' prescribing habits
Prenatal Vitamin D Does Not Reduce Asthma, Wheeze at Age 6
Maternal vitamin D supplementation has no impact on asthma, recurrent wheeze among children at risk
Higher Pollution Levels May Up Severity of Rhinitis Symptoms
Increased levels of PM10, PM2.5 tied to higher levels of severity, with exposure-response relationship
January 2020 Briefing – Allergy
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Allergy for January 2020. This roundup includes the latest...
U.S. Spends More on Health Care, but Has Worse Life Expectancy
Compared with 10 other wealthy nations, U.S. has lower life expectancy, higher suicide rates
Gender Gap Persists in Starting Salary for Physicians
Gender differences in preferences for control over work-life balance do not account for gap in salary
Wealthy Pay Most to Finance U.S. Health Care
However, share of income is greatest among households with lowest income
Fewer Than Half of Clinical Trials Comply With Reporting Laws
Compliance with Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 low, not improving
Major Insurers Offer $55 Million to Lower Generic Drug Costs
Nonprofit Civica Rx reached deal with Blue Cross Blue Shield and 18 of its member organizations
Fast-Track Review of ACA Lawsuit Rejected by U.S. Supreme Court
Decision means it is highly unlikely that they would decide the case before the 2020 election