Survey Looks at Patient Attitudes Regarding Informed Consent
Most respondents want to be asked for permission to participate in studies assessing medical practice
AMA Announces End of Sustainable Growth Rate Formula
Legislation includes provisions such as simplification of reporting programs, incentive payments
Placebo Response May Depend on Individual DNA
But more questions than answers exist at this point
Security Breaches of Health Records Up Over Past Decade
Researchers call for enhanced security as more patient information is stored online
Most Hospitalists Would Not Order Inpatient Mammography
Few hospitalists would order a mammogram for a hospitalized woman who was overdue for screening
Art Program Hones Med Students’ Visual Observation Skills
Students become better at observation and appreciate the importance of communication
Many Doctors Haven’t Started Dealing With ICD-10 Revision
Tips to ease transition include contacting vendors and health plans, improving documentation
Medical Debt Burden Higher in Texas, Florida
California and New York fully expanded Medicaid coverage under ACA, but Texas and Florida did not
High Costs for False-Positive Mammograms, Overdiagnosis
National expenditure estimated at $4 billion/year for false-positive mammograms, breast CA overdiagnosis
Limited Time Available to Review Sunshine Act Data
Doctors have limited time period to review financial data and dispute reports before they go public
