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Prior authorization policies varied widely among insurers

A cross-sectional analysis of privately administered Medicare Advantage plans in 2021 evaluated the proportions of government-administered traditional Medicare Part B spending and utilization that would have required prior authorization.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/03/12/2.htm
12 Mar 2024

The human right to health

The intrinsic connection between health and life's quintessential pursuits is undeniable.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/11/the-human-right-to-health.htm
1 Nov 2023

MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for β-thalassemia intermedia

A 35-year-old man is evaluated during a routine visit for β-thalassemia intermedia. One year ago, he began requiring erythrocyte transfusions every 4 to 6 months for symptomatic anemia. He has no other symptoms or medical problems, and his only medication is folic acid. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate additional management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/09/12/3.htm
12 Sep 2023

Universal health care: Why not?

The College recommends universal coverage, independent of a person's health status, income, employment, or place of residence, with essential benefits, adequate access, and lower administrative costs.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/06/universal-health-care-why-not.htm
1 Jun 2023

MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for right calf pain

A 24-year-old woman is evaluated for pain in the right calf since yesterday. She reports no shortness of breath, cough, or chest pain. Her medical history is unremarkable. Following a physical exam and ultrasound, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/07/04/3.htm
4 Jul 2023

Silent epidemic: Alcohol and preventable death, despair

Alcohol use disorder is often linked to poverty, unemployment, social isolation, and other social determinants of health, and medicine must address these underlying factors to genuinely reduce the risks associated with alcohol.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/07/silent-epidemic-alcohol-and-preventable-death-despair.htm
1 Jul 2023

MKSAP Quiz: Swollen leg and recent cancer treatment

A 68-year-old woman is evaluated in the emergency department for swelling in her right leg of 3 days' duration. She completed therapy for breast cancer 1 month ago. She takes no medications. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate test?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/02/20/3.htm
20 Feb 2024

Transforming health care to improve U.S. life expectancy

The sobering decline in U.S. life expectancy reaffirms the exigency of health care reform anchored in a proactive and comprehensive approach.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/10/transforming-health-care-to-improve-us-life-expectancy.htm
1 Oct 2023

Guidelines offer 28 recommendations for initial management, secondary prevention of DVT and PE

Among other recommendations, the new guidelines from the American Society of Hematology suggest offering home treatment to low-risk patients with deep venous thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/10/20/5.htm
20 Oct 2020

MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for fatigue of 3 months' duration

A 36-year-old woman is evaluated for fatigue of 3 months' duration and dyspnea on exertion of 1 month's duration. She is 1 month postpartum. She takes no medications. Following a physical examination and lab studies, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/10/mksap-quiz-evaluation-for-fatigue-of-3-months-duration.htm
1 Oct 2023

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