Pediatric Anesthesia Does Not Affect Development Outcomes
No significant differences seen in early developmental vulnerability in sibling-matched cohort
Sign-Up Season Begins on HealthCare.gov
Insurers are expanding their participation in the program
October 2018 Briefing – Anesthesiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Anesthesiology for October 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
Financial Conflicts of Interest Prevalent Among CPG Authors
Two studies show high prevalence among authors of guidelines on high-dollar meds, in gastroenterology
ASA: Patients Assume Post-Op Opioids Are Best for Pain Relief
Ninety-four percent of patients who believe they will receive opioids think they will be effective
AMA Announces Initiative to Reinvent Physician Training
Competitive grant initiative aims to promote change in graduate medical education
Many Hospitals Noncompliant With Record Request Regulations
Researchers also find discordance in info provided to patients about medical records release processes
Trump Administration Announces Plan to Cut Drug Prices
HHS study shows Medicare pays 80 percent more than other countries for certain prescription drugs
Pace of Change Has Accelerated in Alternative Payment Models
Physicians also report increasing complexity of APMs, more financial risk aversion
Bill to Fight U.S. Opioid Crisis Signed Into Law
Legislation expands treatment options, removes ban on Medicaid reimbursement at certain facilities
