Biden Signs Orders to Expand Health Care Access
Reopened Affordable Care Act health insurance enrollment period will run from Feb. 15 to May 15
U.S. Drug Prices 256 Percent Higher Than in 32 OECD Countries
U.S. prices higher than those in comparison countries for brand-name originator drugs, but lower for unbranded generics
Many Adults Do Not See Link Between Racism, Poorer Health
Findings revealed in national survey of U.S. adults with family incomes of less than $125,000
Accidental Awareness High With General Anesthesia in Obstetric Surgeries
Incidence one in 256 for all obstetric surgery and one in 212 for cesarean section surgery; seven of 12 patients reported distressing experiences
Nearly Two-Thirds of Canadian Cardiac Physicians Burned Out
Burnout driven by perception of inadequate staffing levels, being treated unfairly at work
Supplemental Oxygen Often Unnecessary During Childbirth
Systematic literature review shows no significant improvement in umbilical artery pH or other neonatal outcomes
Hahn Resigns as Head of FDA, Dr. Janet Woodcock New Interim Chief
A permanent FDA commissioner has not yet been nominated, but Woodcock is under consideration
Nearly One in Four Doctors Report Harassment on Social Media
No gender difference seen in personal attacks; women significantly more likely to report online sexual harassment
Rachel Levine Nominated as U.S. Assistant Health Secretary
Levine is secretary of health for Pennsylvania and is currently leading the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Steps Outlined to Reduce Postop Delirium in Older Adults
Anesthesiologists play key role on multidisciplinary team to optimize perioperative brain health in older adults
