D. Matthews Hatch, MD, MBA | Physician | December 31, 2018 A guest column by the American Society of Anesthesiologists, exclusive to KevinMD.com. I imagine every physician anesthesiologist has experienced drug or equipment shortages in the last year. How frustrating that even in the world’s largest health care system, basic medications can be unavailable. However, when I… Read More: Reflecting on the state of global anesthesia »
“Red” McDougall had terrible leg pains soon after going to bed. He did have a bad back, and some mild spinal stenosis, but I hadn’t heard much about that in the past few years. He was dealing with the ache in his legs when he was on his feet too long. A few months ago… Read More: When the buck stops with primary care »
Dive Brief: CMS announced a “new direction” for the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) dubbed “Pathways to Success.” The changes will redesign participation options in hopes of encouraging accountable care organizations to take on risk quicker. CMS said ACOs taking on more risk can lead to more savings for the Medicare Trust Funds. The change… Read More: CMS unveils 'new direction' for MSSP that adds more risk… »
Fewer than half of people eligible for a NHS health check in England have taken up the offer, despite it being free to everyone over 40. The routine check can pick up heart problems early and help to prevent dementia, plus highlight the need to stop smoking, NHS England said. The check-up takes 20 minutes… Read More: Minority take up 'life-saving' free health check »