SPOTLIGHT -
AMA joins class action lawsuit against Cigna’s insurance billing practices
Case could involve thousands of patients and providers, court filing says.
Removing barriers to physician mental health care in 3 steps
Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation teams with Physicians Foundation to define problem, propose solutions.
In case you missed it: August 22 to August 26
A look back at the week's top headlines.
COVID-19 pregnancy data in the United States: July 25 update
Data on COVID-19 during pregnancy, as reported by the CDC, in collaboration with state, local, and territorial health departments and external partners.
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Clinical considerations for monkeypox in pregnancy
What we know about monkeypox in pregnancy, including treatment recommendations, vaccination, and postpartum care.
Medical schools must do more to help poor and marginalized students graduate
A study finds higher attrition rates among those with low incomes or from groups underrepresented in medicine.
Supreme Court abortion ruling prompts HHS privacy guidance, training grants
Regulators remind physicians they are bound by federal privacy rules, but cell phones and apps are not.
COVID-19 pregnancy data in the United States: June 27 update
Supreme Court issues ruling on opioid prescriptions
Ruling comes in cases of physicians serving in prison for convictions over prescription drugs.
HHS launches reproductive health care website
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a website Friday which offers women a comprehensive list of reproductive health care resources, services, and information.
SOGH responds to Roe v Wade decision
The Society of Ob/Gyn Hospitalists released a statement on the Supreme Court Decision overturning Roe v Wade.
HHS secretary details department’s efforts to protect reproductive health care
“The impact was visible and real,” said Xavier Becerra, secretary of the US Department for Health and Human Services during a press conference Tuesday.
Pharmacies limiting Plan B purchases after Roe v. Wade reversal
The American Medical Association is urging the FDA to approve OTC access to oral contraceptives.
Current landscape of abortion restrictions in the United States
Snapshot of abortion restrictions in the United States.
COVID-19 pregnancy data in the United States: June 20 update
This week on Contemporary OB/GYN®: June 20 to June 24
A look at the week's news.
Unusual presentation of fever and abdominal pain in a 15-year-old female
An undocumented, Spanish-speaking, 15-year-old female presented to the emergency department with 3 weeks of fever (>101℉) and 3 days of abdominal pain. What's the diagnosis?
AMA looks to fight back against health professionals spreading misinformation
AMA has adopted a multi-prong strategy to try to counter lies while holding the person responsible to professional review.
Health literacy impacts pain level, among other symptoms for chronic pelvic pain
Health literacy is an integral part of a patient’s ability to make informed health decisions, especially when it comes to chronic pelvic pain (CPP).
Rite Aid, startup Homeward announce plan for primary care clinics at rural pharmacies
Move is latest step in retail, telehealth, venture capital competition with physicians.
What did you miss at ACOG?
From COVID-19 to climate change to vulvovaginal candidiasis, the annual meeting offered something for everyone.
Hospital group says payers are inappropriately denying care and payments
American Hospital Association requesting a task force from the justice department to investigate commercial health insurance companies in the Medicare Advantage program.
New weapon in the fight against opioid use disorders
New research presented at the 2022 American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting evaluated program to help address the opioid epidemic.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: May 24, 2022
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
This week on Contemporary OBGYN®: May 23 to May 27
Coming up on Contemporary OBGYN®
Health care systems start program to ensure equity in patient care
AMA, Joint Commission aim to improve outcomes for marginalized patients.
In case you missed it: May 16 to May 20
A look back at the week's news.
Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine prevented more than 100,000 US deaths in 2021
Nearly 9 million symptomatic cases also avoided.
Butyrylcholiesterase may be key biomarker in SIDS identification, prevention
Investigators may have found a piece of the puzzle into what causes sudden infant death syndrome.
