Health Policy
From the Journals
Kids and guns: Injury costs rose as incidence fell
Conference Coverage
About 20% of penalties from EMTALA violations linked to psychiatric emergencies
SAN DIEGO – Average penalties were more than twice as high as penalties for nonpsychiatric complaints.
Opinion
The Sunshine Act, 5 years hence
The law’s questionable impact and apparent lack of enforcement do not mean you can ignore it. The data are still being collected and displayed.
News
Dr. Bawa-Garba and trainee liability
Feature
Feds say ACA’s silver plan premiums will drop in 2019
But market corrections, not federal government action, may be driving the declines.
Conference Coverage
Mental health visits, boarding continue to climb
ED length of stay for patients requiring inpatient care are also increasing.
Daily News Podcast
Does America have a gabapentinoid problem?
And atrial fibrillation guidelines may miss the mark with oral anticoagulation.
Daily News Podcast
Physician burnout singes patient safety
And stroke guidelines set a higher thrombectomy bar.
Daily News Podcast
Sprain an ankle, get an opioid
And beware a nasty skin souvenir from travel abroad.
Daily News Podcast
Can tai chi tame seniors’ risk of falls?
And go easy on imaging in kids’ mild traumatic brain injury.
Daily News Podcast
Colonoscopy: Should 45 be the new 50?
And how to avoid telemed fraud.