Biosimilar Biologics Do Not Always Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs
Findings seen in large study of commercially insured outpatients examining seven biologics, before and after biosimilar availability
No-Drain Policy Noninferior for Major Morbidity in Distal Pancreatectomy
Grade B or C postoperative pancreatic fistula occurred in significantly fewer patients in the no-drain versus drain groups
Cures Act Tied to Quicker Release, Access of Imaging Reports
Additionally, proportion of patients who accessed their reports before the ordering provider increased
U.S. Doctors Received Industry Payments of $12.13 Billion From 2013 to 2022
57.1 percent of physicians received payments; median payment was $48, but considerable variation seen in payments
Follow-Up Colonoscopy Rate Low Within Six Months of Abnormal Stool Test
Quality performance measure that tracks rates of follow-up within six months of abnormal SBT result is feasible, valid, reliable
Increased Morbidity Risks Seen for Male, Female p.C282Y Homozygotes
Increased risks seen for those with baseline hemochromatosis diagnoses and for those undiagnosed with hemochromatosis
Four in 10 Adults Choose Telemedicine Visits
Video visits less likely among older patients and those without internet access
Physicians Concerned About Private Equity’s Impact on Health Care
Greatest concerns are around physician well-being, health care spending, and equity
Life Expectancy Increased From 2021 to Reach 77.5 Years in 2022
Second study shows age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths increased from 2002 to 2022, but did not change from 2021 to 2022
Evidence-Based Approach Recommended for Acute Pancreatitis Management
Medical therapy suggested over early endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in acute biliary pancreatitis without cholangitis
