Standardized Funder Policies Will Improve Transparency, Publication Bias in Clinical Trials
Research findings suggest the need for greater adherence to a standardized set of policies aimed at improving transparency among clinical trial funders.
Finance
Countdown to Retirement With Saving Strategies for Physicians
Even young, fresh-out-of-residency physicians need to think about retirement.
Discrepancies Noted in Financial Disclosures Among Academic Physician-Directors
Continued improvement in payment reporting mechanisms is crucial to meet the benchmarks set by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act.
Growth in Healthcare Employment Has Led to Rise in Healthcare Costs
In an era in which technology constantly evolves and becomes smarter by the day, it’s not surprising that healthcare costs continue to climb.
Rates of Major Depression Up Among US Insured, Especially Youth
Diagnoses of major depression have increased since 2013, particularly among adolescents and millennials.
Nonprofit Manufacturer Could Keep Generic Drug Costs Down
Project Rx may drive other nonprofit and for-profit manufacturers to enter generic drug markets.
ACP: Position Paper Recommends Solutions to Close Gender Equity Gap
While overall gender diversity has improved in the healthcare profession, female physicians are still paid significantly less than their male counterparts.
Nonoptimized Drug Therapy Costs More Than $500 Billion Annually
The estimated annual cost of prescription drug-related morbidity and mortality resulting from nonoptimized medication therapy was $528.4 billion in 2016.
Prior Authorizations and Clinical Outcomes: Repercussions for Patient Health
Physicians report an increase in the burden of prior authorization over the last 5 years.
Drug Copayments Elevated Relative to Cost of Prescription Drugs
Overpayment rates above 33% were reported for 12 of the 20 most commonly prescribed drugs.
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