EPA Proposes Tougher Emission Standards for Big Trucks
Starting in 2027, new proposed standards would reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides from heavy-duty gasoline and diesel engines
New Billing Guidelines Do Not Ease Burden of EHR Documentation
Implementation of new guidelines did affect distribution of levels of service billed for evaluation and management patient visits
Prior Authorization Impacts Care, Workforce Productivity
AMA urges employers to ask insurers, employees about the impact of prior authorizations
U.S. Senate Narrowly Confirms Califf to Head FDA
Califf briefly served as FDA commissioner toward the end of President Barack Obama's administration
Volume-Based Compensation Most Common Incentive for Doctors
Quality and cost performance incentives were common, but percentage of compensation based on these was modest
11.5 Percent of Under 65-Year-Olds Uninsured in 2020
Adults aged 18 to 64 years living in non-Medicaid expansion states twice as likely to be uninsured as those living in expansion states
Persistent Black-White Disparities Seen in Cancer Mortality
Mortality rates 41 percent higher for breast cancer for Black women, despite similar or lower incidence rates compared with Whites
Link Between Analgesics, Incident Tinnitus Explored in Women
No increased risk for tinnitus seen with low-dose aspirin, but increase seen with moderate-dose aspirin for those younger than 60 years, NSAIDS, acetaminophen
Many Young People Unaware of Risks of Oral Sex
Youths suggest increased use of protection could occur with better knowledge, better protection options, normalization in popular culture
Top White House Science Adviser Resigns After Probe Into ‘Disrespectful’ Behavior
Eric Lander said his resignation is effective 'no later than February 18 in order to permit an orderly transfer'
