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David Shulkin, M.D., on COVID-19 Financial Consequences for Health Care System
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Health care organizations are facing hard financial decisions amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but an end is in sight as some are beginning to slowly open back up around the country, according to David Shulkin, M.D. Shulkin, who served as ninth secretary for Veterans Affairs and is former president and CEO of Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, spoke with HealthDay during a live stream on the HealthDay YouTube channel and live blog.
Telehealth Usage Was Growing Among Internists Prior to COVID-19
by modernClinician Editorial Team
There is wide variation in the use of telehealth among internal medicine physicians and subspecialists, according the "2020 American College of Physicians Member Survey About Telehealth Implementation."
U.S. Spends More on Health Care, but Has Worse Life Expectancy
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
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.
MHT Initiation May Reduce Cardiovascular Risk in Women With Vasomotor Symptoms
Lower Breast, Cervical Cancer Screening Seen for Adults With Disabilities
Residential Context Has Larger Impact on Ovarian Cancer Survival in Black Women
Cancer Risk ID"d for Asian American, NHPI Population
Rheumatic Immune-Related AEs With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors More Severe Than Previously Reported
Anifrolumab Tied to Lower Hospitalization, Infection Risk in Lupus
Updated COVID-19 Shot Beneficial for Those With Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease
Distinct Characteristics ID"d for Patients With Rheumatoid Conditions, Opioid Use Disorder