An analysis in JAMA finds that most discontinued trials are not published, often because they were likely showing negative interim results. The analysis also shows that patient recruitment is a major issue.
Nextimage, which provides radiology management services primarily for workers' compensation, has acquired WorkWell, which offers services related to prevention of soft-tissue and musculoskeletal injuries.
Here is an extreme warning of the danger of defective HIT products; Cerner has apparently paid over $100 million in an arbitration award stemming from a dispute with a North Dakota hospital using Cerner's software.
In the very odd category, research in JAMA suggests that having a casino open or expand is correlated with a decrease in rates of childhood obesity among Native Americans. No explanation provided.
CMS has withdrawn its controversial proposed changes to the Part D drug benefit program, which would have limited preferred networks and changed formularies.
A study in the Journal of Health Economics finds that modest copays on coverage provided to low-income persons might deter excessive unnecessary utilization.
The Healthy Skeptic is a website about the health care system, and is written by Kevin Roche, who has many years of experience working in the health industry. Mr. Roche is available to assist health care companies through consulting arrangements through Roche Consulting, LLC and may be reached at khroche@healthy-skeptic.com.
The Healthy Skeptic is a website about the health care system, and is written by Kevin Roche, who has many years of experience working in the health industry. Mr. Roche is available to assist health care companies through consulting arrangements through Roche Consulting, LLC and may be reached at khroche@healthy-skeptic.com.