Primary Care Clinicians Diagnose Nearly Half of Youth MDD, Report Reveals, Often During a Crisis
Youth depression is often diagnosed during crisis events, underscoring the need for primary care education and enhanced collaborative care resources.
"It Costs Too Much," Americans Say About Skipping Necessary Medical Care: Survey Findings
Affordability is pushing an increase in deferred care — even among the insured —and physicians are feeling the effects.
America Leads High-Income Countries for Avoidable Deaths
Rates of preventable deaths are rising in every US state, according to a new study, defying the country's top-ranking spending on health care.
Robert F Kennedy, Jr, Confirmed to Lead HHS
After sometimes heated exchanges during confirmation hearings, the Senate vote was 52-48 in favor of RFK, Jr, with Sen Mitch McConnel the sole opposing Republican.
DEA Amends Telehealth Prescribing Rules, Including Special Registration for Schedule II-V Medications
The DEA action includes 3 new telehealth rules that make permanent several flexibilities enacted during the pandemic and also establish new protections for patients.
Three-Quarters of US Adults Want to Be Asked About Mental Health in Primary Care Visits: New Survey
Approximately 70% of US adults surveyed hope their primary care clinician will ask about their mental health during an appointment, regardless of the presenting issue.
