More Non-Elderly Americans Uninsured in 2017 Versus 2016
More than 700,000 Americans uninsured in 2017 versus 2016, despite broad economic improvement
Physicians Often Don’t Address Their Burnout
Same traits that help doctors excel at their jobs make them more likely to experience burnout
Practices Should Set Rules for Staff Social Media Use
Staff social media accounts should be strictly personal, with no info about patients or employees
Business Degree Increasingly Useful for Doctors
With increased focus on value, business analysis skills sought after
Persistent Post-Op Opioid Use in Young Cancer Patients Explored
Higher inpatient pain scores linked to persistent use after major oncologic surgery for children, teens
Burnout, Career Choice Regret Prevalent in U.S. Residents
Considerable variation according to specialty for both burnout symptoms, career choice regret
Physician-Group ACOs Generate Medicare Savings
Savings grow with longer participation and are significantly higher than hospital-integrated ACOs
In 2016, Proportion of Uninsured Americans Down to 10 Percent
Larger reductions in uninsured rate in Medicaid expansion states, from 15.3 to 7.6 percent
Dozens of Medical Groups Join Forces to Improve Diagnoses
Diagnostic error is the most common cause of medical errors that patients report
Residents Should Take Advantage of Paid Time Off
Residents report making time for family, pursuing interests, and squeezing in important trips
