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Variation in Specialty Drug Coverage Across Health Plans
by modernClinician Editorial Team
There is considerable variation in specialty drug coverage across commercial health plans, according to a study published in the July issue of Health Affairs.
Some Bacteria Now More Tolerant of Alcohol-Based Sanitizers
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Some types of bacteria are developing tolerance of alcohol-based hand sanitizers used in hospitals, according to a study published in the Aug. 1 issue of Science Translational Medicine.
How Doctors Receive Feedback Is Key for Antimicrobial Programs
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Anticipation of how providers will receive feedback is important for antimicrobial stewardship programs to consider in informing educational messaging, according to a study published online June 7 in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology.
AHA Introduces Heart Failure Certification Program
by modernClinician Editorial Team
A hospital certification program offered by the American Heart Association and The Joint Commission will be made available to hospitals seeking to implement exceptional efforts to foster better quality of care and outcomes for patients with advanced heart failure, according to a AHA July 19 news release.
Elevated C-Reactive Protein Linked to Increased Risk for Incident Heart Failure, All-Cause Mortality
UACR, UPCR Provide Indistinguishable Prognostic Information in CKD
Less Intraoperative Crystalloid Fluid Not Tied to Worse Surgical Outcomes
Use of SAMA, SABA Linked to Cardiovascular Events, Mortality in Asthma, COPD
Screening + Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program Aids Nurses" Mental Health
Number of Health Care Workers Has Increased 198.5 Percent Since 1990
Therapeutic Hypothermia Duration Explored in Comatose OHCA Survivors