Medicare Could Have Saved $3.6 Billion on Generic Drugs in 2020
Authors say Medicare could have saved up to $3.6 billion by purchasing generics at Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company prices
Practice Management
FDA Aims To Improve Medical Device Security
The agency has issued proposed draft recommendations to guide incorporation of cybersecurity protections into medical devices at the time of manufacture.
Black Children Less Likely to Receive Diagnostic Imaging at Emergency Department Visit
Findings observed across 38 pediatric hospital emergency departments and across imaging modalities
Vaccination Status Affects Patient Willingness to Have Surgery During Pandemic
In hypothetical scenarios for a viral pandemic, willingness for surgery was higher with both patients and hospital staff vaccinated
Disparities Seen in Telehealth Use for Cancer Care During Pandemic
Racial, geographic, and socioeconomic disparities were seen in telehealth use among patients initiating cancer treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Actions Against Physician Licenses Due to Substance Use Decreased
While actions against physician licenses related to substance use have declined, they remain markedly higher than actions related to physical health.
Strategies to Reduce IV Contrast Use for CT Scans Compared
Greatest reduction would involve performing unenhanced CT assuming no more than moderate negative effect on diagnostic accuracy
New Drug Launch Prices Increasing Exponentially Each Year
The researchers found that median launch prices increased from $2,115 per year in 2008 to $180,007 per year in 2021.
Half of Hospitals Have Implemented No Price Transparency
Few hospitals are fully compliant with price transparency rules, according to a recently published research letter.
Clinical Practice Guidelines for COVID-19 Management in Children Are Inconsistent
Researchers assessed variations among clinical practice guidelines on the management of COVID-19 in children.
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