Pre-ACA, Average Price of PCP Appointment $160 for Uninsured
Prices significantly lower at family care practice office, in offices in ZIP codes with higher poverty rates
CDC: C. Difficile Infections Clustered in Northeast
Mortality rates highest in the Midwest, and in older people
ACA Tied to Nearly 17 Million Gaining Health Coverage
But many Americans still can't afford medical care
More Hospice in Nursing Homes, Associated Costs Are Up
Spending increased about $6,800 for those getting end-of-life hospice, researchers say
CDC: Mortality Rate From Falls Up for U.S. Seniors
Researchers also report that car crashes cause 1 in 7 unintentional deaths in older Americans
Medical Students Want to Focus Learning on Preparing for Future
Desired topics include leadership training, health policy, health economics, experiential learning
High-Value Research of 2014 Presented for Hematology
Author summarizes 2014 studies that are highly relevant to hematology
CDC: CA Screening Rates Below Healthy People 2020 Targets
Includes tests for colorectal, breast, and cervical malignancies
CDC: Triglyceride Levels Falling for Americans
But many people still at risk
High-Value Research of 2014 Presented for Rheumatology
Authors summarize 2014 studies that are highly relevant to rheumatology
