The US Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights has levied big fines against medical organizations who failed to adhere to HIPAA requirements to release medical records to patients at their request.
This action was in response to an executive order issued on August 6, 2020 aimed at protecting the public against outbreaks of emerging diseases and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats.
Evidence-based guidelines successfully reduce postoperative opioid prescribing without increased refill rates, but pain control may not be optimal for some patients.
Low- and middle-income families experienced a larger reduction in out-of-pocket costs after initiation of the Affordable Care Act than higher-income families.
A team of investigators conducted a systematic review of 8 randomized controlled trials to compare bowel preparation with split-dose sodium picosulfate magnesium citrate vs polyethylene glycol.
Telehealth use in gastroenterology has significantly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a high level of satisfaction among both patients and providers.
Researchers compared integrated multidisciplinary clinical care vs gastroenterologist-only care with regard to symptoms, specific functional disorders, psychological state, quality of life, and cost of care for treating functional gastrointestinal disorders.
