Poor Broadband Penetration in Rural Areas Limits Telemedicine
Broadband penetration rates are considerably lower in the most rural counties, especially where access to primary care physicians and psychiatrists is inadequate.
Practice Management
Patients Find Note Reading Important for Health Management
Patients find note reading important for their health management and are rarely troubled by what they read.
Global Health Spending Shows Large and Persistent Inequalities by GDP
Sustained growth in health spending is expected to continue, with global spending projected to reach $10.6 trillion in 2030 and $15.0 trillion in 2050, but at a slower rate of growth in the majority of countries.
Influence of Medical Malpractice on Shared Decision-Making Simulations
Researchers recently performed a simulation study to determine how 3 levels of shared decision making can increase the chances of patients suing for adverse outcomes.
CVS Pharmacy Introduces Third Party Testing for All Dietary Supplements
Vitamins and supplements sold at CVS Pharmacy will now go through third party testing to verify the accuracy of the dietary ingredients listed on the packaging and to confirm that the product is free of certain additives.
Doctors Aware of Patient Difficulties Affording Medical Care
Physicians are aware of patients’ difficulty with affording medical care and consider out-of-pocket costs in their decision making.
External Reference Pricing Could Cut Drug Costs in the United States
The average price for single-source brand-name drugs is higher in the United States than in other countries.
Efforts Needed to Ensure Publication of All Trials
Efforts are needed to ensure all completed large trials are reported.
Best Practices for the Ethical Use of Nanosensors in Employee Surveillance
The authors explain 5 best practices to encourage nano-enabled worker monitoring programs that are acceptable, effective, and ethical.
2018 Saw More Employed Physicians Than Self-Employed
In 2018, employed physicians outnumbered self-employed physicians.
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