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Health Insurance Competition, Choice Declining in Many U.S. Markets
Annual analysis revealed commercial insurance became more concentrated between 2014 and 2019.
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Surgeon General Report Prioritizes Hypertension Control
Nation’s top doc calls on clinicians and patients to reverse negative trends.
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HHS Releases Latest Iteration of Antibiotic Resistance Action Plan
New edition builds on similar plan that preceded it, success hinges on proper resource allocation.
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Survey: Few Outpatient Surgery Complications During COVID-19 Pandemic
Using extra safety precautions, hundreds of ambulatory surgery centers reported on outcomes from the early days of the public health crisis.
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Medical Groups Pool Resources to Promote Behavioral, Mental Health
Collaborative supports physicians trying to overcome barriers to integrating these services into primary practice.
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Do Not Intubate Orders Becoming More Common
Rates increased over time, from about one in 10 patients 20 years ago to about one in three patients in the past five years. The exact reasons for this increase remain unclear.
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Treatment Withdrawal Policies Could Harm Families
Chaplain: "Your patient is not just the person in the bed. It’s the whole family."
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Where Should Clinicians Draw the Line on ‘Grateful Patient’ Donations?
Healthcare philanthropy is an essential activity, but approaches to encourage donations must be mindful of ethical considerations and public attitudes.
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Growing Movement Toward More Family Participation in ICUs
Family satisfaction scores increased after ICUs implemented family-centered care initiatives as part of the Society of Critical Care Medicine’s Family Engagement Collaborative.
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Family Members Encouraged to Offer More Care for Loved Ones in ICU
Researchers provide guidance to worried family members who may not know how to act in the intimidating ICU setting.