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Supervised Injection Sites Reduce Drug-Related Harm

Facilities prevent overdose deaths and connect drug users with addiction treatment

Morning Break: Human Side of Addiction; Eyeing Da Vinci's Genius; No CV Indication for Ilaris

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by the 番茄社区 staff

AAFP Changes Course on Low-Nicotine Products

Congress of Delegates says Academy's earlier endorsement of FDA approach sends wrong message

AAFP to Protect All Patients

Current, past, and future AAFP presidents push back against Trump administration policies

Docs Need to Discuss Money Matters with Cancer Patients

Breast cancer, older patients report high levels of "financial toxicity"

A Doctor's Life at the Nation's Oldest Hospital, Now on TV

"New Amsterdam," based on Eric Manheimer's experiences, comes to prime time

Healthcare Fraud a Big Focus for OMB, Top Official Says

"We are not going to screw the beneficiary"

PTAC Backs New Payment Models for Emergency, Primary Care

Committee also considers proposals for chronically ill patients, dialysis patients

Food Insecurity Tied to Hypertension in Kids

But obesity appeared protective

Why Do Female Troops Get Pregnant During Deployment?

Military's efforts to provide contraception seen falling short

Proposed House Bill Seeks to End Drug Price 'Gag Clause'

Pharmacists should be able to freely tell patients that a drug will cost less out-of-pocket

The Calif. Docs Accused of Overprescribing Opioids

Complaints cite "gross negligence," "incredibly high" doses -- and bad penmanship

'Death Certificate Project' Terrifies California Doctors

Hundreds threatened with disciplinary action for opioid scripts to patients who overdosed

State Boards Turn Blind Eye to FDA-Sanctioned Docs

Dozens got warning letters for serious ethical lapses, but nearly all faced no state discipline

Skeptical Cardiologist: Where Are My Generic Meds Made?

Valsartan recall prompts a look by Anthony Pearson, MD

FDA Approves Generic Potassium Chloride Under New Pathway

Goal is to increase competition, cut prices

Is Industry Bribing Your Physician?

Milton Packer wonders why Michael Cohen is not listed in Open Payments database

Renewed 'Global Gag Rule' Called Threat to HIV Fight

Researchers warn of stigma, confusion in new policy

Clinton: 'Tribalism' Hurting HIV/AIDS Fight

Challenges IAC delegates to overcome politics of division

'Test and Treat' Programs Reduce HIV Infections

Multi-disease attack shows benefits across the board

Azar Praises Free Markets for Healthcare Reform

HHS chief takes Heritage Foundation stage to bash ACA, plug administration's programs

HIV Criminalization Called Ineffective and Unjust

Expert consensus: laws put public more at risk

2020 AIDS Meeting in Bay Area Sparks Early Controversy

Groups blast U.S. policies; continue tradition of protests at international HIV/AIDS meetings

'End Demand' Laws No Help for Sex Workers' Access to Care

Still face stigma, discrimination, and lack of access to HIV treatment

Docs' Mental Health: State Boards Have Their Say

Last in a three-part 番茄社区 investigation

Advocates, Celebrities, Urge More Focus on Global AIDS Response

Charlize Theron, Sir Elton John, Prince Harry encourage activism

Gaps in Global HIV Research Funding Threaten Progress

Missing targets could have 'dramatic impact' on the epidemic

Paying Cash at Walmart Often Cheaper than Medicare Copay

Heart drug analysis finds this especially with Medicare Advantage plans

Docs' Mental Health: Do State Boards Have a Right to Ask?

Second of a three-part 番茄社区 investigation

CMS Plugs Changes to E/M Coding

Agency argues that streamlined billing codes will reduce physician burden

Proposed: Screen Patients with Certain Infections for Opioid Addiction

Expert panel identifies endocarditis, skin abscess, others as flags for drug abuse

HHS Gives PTAC the Cold Shoulder

Declines to implement any recommendations, leaving members seething

How Did Theranos' Holmes Fool So Many Smart People?

WSJ's John Carreyrou on how disgraced entrepreneur nearly got away with it

Star Rating Screwup; Booze Study Canned; Sexist Docs Settle

The past week in healthcare investigations

Opinions Divided at AMA on Prostate Cancer Screening

Resolution referred for further study

Harris Elected as AMA's Next President

Psychiatrist from Atlanta to succeed Barbara McAneny, MD

AMA Delegates Punt on Assisted Suicide Policy

Also: resolution calling for more opioid training approved

Surgeon General Urges AMA to Diversify Membership

'Ask yourselves if you're looking at where the puck is going'

AMA Urged to Rethink Fossil Fuel Investments

Board resists divesting stocks in oil, gas and coal companies

How Best to Manage Sexual Harassment in Medicine?

Suggested strategies include better institutional policies on reporting without fear of retaliation

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