Patients Expect More Info About Tests Involving Radiation
Gap between patient expectations, current practices for provision of information about radiation use
Majority of ER Doctors Admit Ordering Tests Defensively
97 percent said they had patients undergo procedures that weren't medically needed
More Than 16 Million Americans Have Gained Coverage Under ACA
White House announces historic drop in number of uninsured Americans
Early Imaging Doesn’t Improve Back Pain Outcomes in Seniors
For older adults with new primary care visit for back pain, no improvement with early imaging
Gender-Specific Variation in Medical Specialties
About 85 percent of ob-gyn residents are female, while more males in surgery, emergency medicine
ACC: CTCA Alters Diagnosis, Management in Suspected Angina
CTCA alters diagnosis, testing, tx for patients with suspected angina due to coronary heart disease
Getting Heard May Be Key to Getting New Job
Pitch for job was more convincing when evaluators heard it than when they read it
Where You Live May Impact Use of Unnecessary Imaging
Doctors tend to order more imaging technologies in the Northeast, researchers found
HHS Wants to Help Restore Joy of Medicine
Agency listening to physicians and addressing concerns including EHR usability, meaningful use
Clinical Trial Data Often Not Reported in Timely Manner
Delays in filing findings on new treatments mean patients aren't informed, researcher says
