Upcoming conflict of interest conference funded by…pharma?!
A conference on conflicts of interest would be a great event...if it weren't funded by industry. More
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Patient story update: New guidelines validate push back on thyroid surgery
Eleven years ago, Julie Martinez decided not to have her thyroid removed after a small nodule was discovered. In an update to her story, Julie shares what has happened since then. More
Richer hospitals aren’t pulling their weight in charity care, study finds
Are rich hospitals spending as much as they should on charity care? A new analysis suggests they could be doing much more. More
Private practice or private equity practice?
A new research letter in JAMA finds that private equity ownership of specialty practices more than doubled from 2013-2016. More
“What worries you most?” Survey examines patients’ biggest health care worries
What are American people most worried about when it comes to health care? The Right Care Alliance patient council conducted a survey of more than 1,000 patients from across the country, to find out patients' biggest health care concerns. More
How to solve the medical misinformation mess
Asking the right questions can help cut through the mess of medical misinformation that often leads to overuse. More
The link between overuse and burnout
Doctors' experiences show how the systemic factors that lead to overuse and waste are also causing widespread burnout. More
What do the Shkreli Award winners have in common?
On the Relentless Health Value podcast, Shannon Brownlee and Vikas Saini discuss this year's Shkreli Award winners. More
How retail pharmacy policies drive overprescribing
A recent New York Times investigation revealed that retail pharmacies are pressuring pharmacists to fill prescriptions at an unsafe pace, leading to overprescribing and medication errors. More
More coverage but more cost: Are we better off now than 20 years ago?
Uninsurance rates have fallen over the past 20 years, but has health care become more affordable? More