Jeff Lagasse
Trials with non-industry sponsors are far more likely to breach the rules than trials sponsored by industry.
The lack of common terminology, unbundled cost reporting and listing of non-negotiated rates limits the information's value.
Spending on cancer drugs was 2% to 5% higher than that of non-participants, and 1% to 7% higher than physician offices -- a modest effect on consumers.
The findings support the notion that the readmission policy is safe and not increasing the risk of death by turning away patients.
In all, 19 of 22 models predicted net savings in the first year after implementation, averaging 3.5% of total healthcare spending.
Every year, an estimated 1.3 million U.S. adults with heart disease may qualify for cardiac rehabilitation.
The national disparity between gross charges for each procedure is significant with a 297% difference between the lowest and highest gross charge.
The bureaucratic demands of medical practice topped the list of reasons for burnout for all generations, followed by long hours.
The cost of ownership and repair of medical equipment, from infusion pumps to MRI machines, can be quite burdensome for the healthcare industry.
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