Studies predict that the rate of opioid overdoses will increase as COVID-19 cases recede. New studies show that telehealth and proactive care management can help physicians mitigate the risk for patients with opioid use disorder.
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A new study by the American Medical Association (AMA) reveals that despite an almost 40 percent decrease in opioid prescriptions, overdose deaths are on the rise. What is contributing to this, and what changes can independent physicians expect to see in the future of substance abuse treatment?
What healthcare reforms have bipartisan support? Which health apps unknowingly disclose sensitive data? Does the ACA lead to fewer uninsured visits? Find the answers to these questions and more in The Rundown!
Why are in-office visits decreasing? Are “early birds” healthier than “night owls” or vice versa? Do patients trust their medication management abilities? Find the answers to these questions and more in The Rundown, our weekly digest of healthcare’s most important issues!
Why is “vaccine hesitancy” a global health threat? How much have insulin costs risen? How can marketing affect the opioid epidemic? Find the answers to these questions and more in The Rundown, our weekly digest of healthcare’s most important issues!
What percentage of Americans are extremely worried about the nation’s healthcare system? Will this year’s flu be as bad as 2018? Is value-based care catching on or fading away? Find the answers to these questions and more in The Rundown, our weekly digest of healthcare’s most important issues!
How are crime rates and blood pressure related? Who is Google’s new healthcare leader? How can physicians stop superbugs? Find out the answers to these questions and more in The Rundown, our weekly digest of healthcare’s most important issues!
Busy provider looking for healthcare news? Check out The Rundown. The Uninsured Rate Is Rising Again A new survey by The Commonwealth Fund showed that the uninsured rate is now 15.5 percent, down from 12.7 percent in 2016. The think tank believes the declines are most likely due to the Trump administration’s Obamacare rollbacks …