Category: A.M. Vitals: Jazz Pharma’s Fibromyalgia Drug Needs More Studies

Katherine Hobson
Also: a study shows an association between jaundice and autism; Novartis prices its oral MS drug; sussing out accountable care organizations.
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MEwens
The support was the same in both groups: help with behavior changes as well as tools intended to give patients the pros and cons of treatments.
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Katherine Hobson
The report also found that having regular primary-care visits isn’t a guarantee of receiving recommended care.
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Amy Dockser Marcus
Also: Consumer Reports publishes surgery group ratings; judge won’t stay stem cell ruling; gender differences in mild cognitive impairment.
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MEwens
Just 5% of small firms reported reviewing performance indicators of health plans’ clinical and service quality.
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MEwens
Most of that total came from medical care and prescription drugs to people injured by errors.
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Katherine Hobson
Would you pick a doctor or a hospital if you knew they were more wired?
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MEwens
IHI’s new CEO is its current chief operating officer, 57-year old Maureen Bisognano.
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MEwens
USPSTF guidelines will first be posted in draft form on the group’s website for a four-week public -comment period.
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MEwens
One panel member said unprofessional and abusive behavior was “pervasive in medical training.”
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