New study shows social distancing efforts in these eight countries seem to be effective. Declining rates of death are following the same path seen in Wuhan, China. More
Is hydroxychloroquine a "miracle cure" for COVID-19? Or just unwarranted hype? More
The COVID-19 pandemic has uncovered "fault lines" in the health care system that need to change. One of these major fault lines is fragmentation. More
Over the past few decades, the price of insulin has skyrocketed, creating a desperate situation for many Americans with diabetes. How has COVID-19 affected those who depend on insulin to survive? More
The prevalent framing of "risks vs benefits" may give physicians and patients the wrong message... More
To all of the clinicians and health care workers putting their health and lives on the line, we want to acknowledge your immense sacrifice and bravery. More
Why our market-driven health care system is failing against a new, fast-moving virus. More
Doctors are increasingly recognizing that bladder pain and urgency is often a symptom of a larger problem with many potential causes. But has this recognition translated into change of practice? More
Just in time for colorectal cancer screening month, a new analysis shows how the media portrayed a controversial screening guideline change. More
In the Health Affairs blog, Lown VP Shannon Brownlee, and Maisha Draves and Lynn Deguzman from Kaiser Permanente describe what it takes to implement prescription checkups for patients who need it. More
In a new book, former OSHA director David Michaels reveals how some industries use bad science to "manufacture uncertainty" about the harms of their products. More
Dr. Cara Tannenbaum gives tips for when and how to have deprescribing conversations, at a Grand Rounds talk at the Brigham and Women's Hospital. More
A conference on conflicts of interest would be a great event...if it weren't funded by industry. More
Are rich hospitals spending as much as they should on charity care? A new analysis suggests they could be doing much more. More
A new research letter in JAMA finds that private equity ownership of specialty practices more than doubled from 2013-2016. More
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
Asking the right questions can help cut through the mess of medical misinformation that often leads to overuse. More
Doctors' experiences show how the systemic factors that lead to overuse and waste are also causing widespread burnout. More
On the Relentless Health Value podcast, Shannon Brownlee and Vikas Saini discuss this year's Shkreli Award winners. More
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