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House Republicans start work on ACA repeal/replace
Medicaid changes could be sticking point as some GOP senators have objections.
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When STEMI door-to-balloon times deteriorate
WASHINGTON – With small deviations in process over time, delays build in the emergency treatment of ST segment elevation MI.
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Protocol speeds thrombectomy stroke patients from primary centers
HOUSTON – The novel protocol produced significant improvements in treatment speed and outcomes.
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Patient transfer before thrombectomy worsens stroke outcomes
HOUSTON – Two studies indicate that drip and ship may not be the most time-effective way to treat acute ischemic stroke patients who are...
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The percutaneous mitral valve replacement pipe dream
SNOWMASS, COLO. – Percutaneous mitral valve replacement may never be more than niche therapy.
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CMS nominee Verma clears Senate Finance hurdle
Seema Verma has moved one step closer to becoming the administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The Senate Finance...
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Open-capsule PPIs linked to faster ulcer healing after Roux-en-Y
Intact capsules don’t break down fast enough to help.
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Herbal/dietary supplements linked to liver injury requiring transplant
True figure is probably underestimated as patients don’t report supplement use.
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Trump lays out principles for ACA replacement
Former Speaker John Boehner warns, “In the 25 years that I served in the Unites States Congress, Republicans never ever one time agreed on what a...
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AGA Clinical Practice Update: Best practice advice on EBT use released
New best practice guidance has been issued for use of endoscopic bariatric treatments.
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Megamerger rulings may chill future consolidations
The blocking of mergers between Aetna and Humana and Anthem and Cigna may discourage future consolidations between insurers and among providers....