Patients Miss Out On Savings When Doctors Fail To Talk About Costs
Doctors aren't used to discussing financial barriers to care, and many think it's inappropriate to bring up money at all during conversations with patients.
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Physician Group Calls On Government To Rein In Drug Prices
The American College of Physicians will lobby Congress to allow the re-importation of medicines from other countries and to let Medicare bargain with drugmakers over price. Will lawmakers go along?
Guideline Group, Eye Doctors Disagree On Vision Tests For Seniors
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says there isn't enough evidence to know whether vision screening given by primary care doctors benefits patients.
Asian-American Teens Say They Lie To Doctors About Sex
Doctors presume that Asian-American teens aren't having sex, and teenagers presume that doctors will tell their parents if they ask about contraception or other key aspects of sexual health.
Florida Doctor Says False Diagnoses Inflate Bills, Could Harm Patients
A whistleblower suit against Humana Inc. alleges the insurer turned a blind eye to billing fraud involving Medicare patients. People were diagnosed with more serious ailments than they actually had.
The Stethoscope: Timeless Tool Or Outdated Relic?
Why is a 200-year-old icon of the medical field still in wide use in the digital age? Some say modern tools are more informative and worth the extra cost, but the stethoscope has staunch defenders.
Could Hospital ERs Provide Missing Data On Police Shootings?
If police violence is considered a public health issue, then doctors and nurses might be able to compile basic information about shootings involving law enforcement that go unreported.
Study Suggests Surgical Residents Can Safely Work Longer Shifts
Researchers tested whether loosening restrictions on the work schedules of doctors in training would lead to more harm to patients.
The Doctor's Computer Will Email You Now
Though it may sound like an oxymoron, "automating empathy" is becoming a catchphrase in health care. The goal is to help doctors engage with patients cheaply and with minimal effort. Does it work?
A Few Doctors Account For Outsize Share Of Malpractice Claims
When it comes to medical malpractice, a history of claims against a doctor is the strongest indicator that more malpractice claims are likely.