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U.S. Spends More on Health Care, but Has Worse Life Expectancy

posted January 30th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

The United States spends substantially more than any other wealthy nation on health care, yet it has a lower life expectancy and a higher suicide rate than other wealthy nations, according to a January data brief released by the Commonwealth Fund.

ACA Tied to Narrowing of Disparities in Access to Care

posted January 16th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

The Affordable Care Act has reduced disparities in access to health care among black, Hispanic, and white adults, according to a January data brief released by the Commonwealth Fund.

Reduction in Tongue Fat Can Improve Obstructive Sleep Apnea

posted January 10th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

For individuals with obesity and obstructive sleep apnea, a reduction in tongue fat associated with weight loss correlates with improvement in the apnea-hypopnea index, according to a study published online Jan. 10 in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

Poll: Older Adults Frequently Use Online Physician Ratings

posted January 6th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

Older adults commonly use online ratings to choose a doctor, according to a report published online Jan. 6 based on the results of the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging.