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What Could the Midterm Elections Mean for Physicians? The November 6 midterms could support the Trump administration's healthcare policy or further the government's gridlock. Experts weigh in on the election's potential effects.
Medscape Business of Medicine, October 9, 2018
Practical Resources From AAFP for Addressing SDoH Physicians know that social determinants of health are important. AAFP now provides the tools to be able to address them in a meaningful way.
American Academy of Family Physicians, October 8, 2018

6 Study Techniques Every Clinical Student Should Know
Medscape Med Students, October 2, 2018
Has Opioid Access Become Too Restrictive?
Medscape Public Health, September 28, 2018
Leana Wen: A New 'Doctor for America's Women'
Medscape Internal Medicine, September 28, 2018
How Is US Policy Affecting Abortion, Pregnancy Rates?
Medscape, September 6, 2018

Healthcare Reform & Health Policy News

ASRM 2018 Access to Emergency Contraception Reduces Visits to the ED Visits to the emergency department (ED) for emergency contraception decreased precipitously after levonorgestrel EC, known as the morning-after pill, became available without a prescription.
Medscape Medical News, October 15, 2018
EDs See More Patients, Fewer Inpatient Admissions US acute care hospitals had a marked increase in the number of patients seeking care in emergency departments (EDs) nationally but proportionally fewer hospital admissions from the ED trend, data showed.
Medscape Medical News, October 15, 2018

Doctors Move Away From Using Live Animals for Trauma Surgery Training
Reuters Health Information, October 15, 2018
No More Secrets: Congress Bans 'Gag Orders' on Drug Prices
Kaiser Health News, October 10, 2018
AAFP 2018 AAFP Breaks From AMA, Adopts Neutral Aid-in-Dying Stance
Medscape Medical News, October 10, 2018
AAFP 2018 Physicians Voice Frustration Over Uncompensated Work
Medscape Medical News, October 9, 2018

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CMS Wants Drug Prices Listed in TV Ads
Medscape Medical News, October 16, 2018
No More Secrets: Congress Bans 'Gag Orders' on Drug Prices
Kaiser Health News, October 10, 2018
What Could the Midterm Elections Mean for Physicians?
Medscape Business of Medicine, October 9, 2018
25th Amendment Debate Raises Tough Questions for Psychiatry
Medscape Psychiatry, October 4, 2018
Alert Senate Clears Final Opioid Package for Trump's Signature
Medscape Medical News, October 3, 2018

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