Recent developments in research on financial conflicts of interest in medicine are helping health care watchdogs hold health professionals and institutions accountable for their financial relationships with industry. Read on! More
Our piecemeal approach to health information exchange hasn't worked in most places in the US. How do we get on a better path? More
Health care providers still have a long way to go when it comes to reducing preventable harm, especially harm from medications. More
Overuse of antibiotics and some over-the-counter medications can have serious consequences, especially for older patients. More
What can communities gain from investing in nutrition, housing, and transportation services? A new "Return on Investment Calculator" can help organizations answer that question. More
As the University of Kansas Hospital prepares to proudly unveil their new proton beam machine, they should also be preparing to answer some tough questions about the cost and effectiveness of this therapy. More
When it comes to avoiding low-value care, doctors are just like the rest of us... More
What is the potential impact of trainees spending so little time on direct patients care? More
What are the potential consequences of widespread testing for preclinical Alzheimer's Disease? More
When you're facing a serious illness, navigating the health care system can be just as difficult as managing your physical health. In the latest edition of NPR's Life Kit series, Shannon Brownlee and other experts provide tips on how patients can maintain control over their health care in stressful situations. More
Although medication overload is particularly prevalent in older adults, younger people are not immune to harm from overprescribing, particularly when it comes to drugs for psychiatric conditions. Here is one person's story of harm from the psychiatric drug prescribing cascade. More
Can we trust drug companies to monitor and regulate the safety of their own products? More
Should patients be on the hook for ambulance rides for non-emergencies? It's not that simple, write Dr. Surafel Tsega and Dr. Harry Cho in JAMA. More
How health care institutions can address social determinants of health, beyond just screening and referral. More
Why decision aids aren't affecting patients' decisions about prostate cancer screening... More
It's not the hospitals you might expect... More
A recent CBS "Whistleblower" segment misses the big picture on midwives and maternity care. More
The latest commentary in the Lown Institute and American Family Physician's "Right Care" series features Dr. Andy Lazris and Dr. Alan Roth on the pros and cons of lung cancer screening. More
What happens when one low-value test leads to a "cascade" of expensive and harmful procedures? More
We know that consolidation among hospitals and insurance companies leads to higher prices. But what about consolidation in other areas of health care? More