American Medical Association
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America’s manufactured medical shortage
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Why is it so hard to see a healthcare provider in America? The US has fewer doctors per person than most developed countries and too few to meet growing demand, according to projections. Most Americans have felt the symptoms of this longstanding shortage: higher prices and difficulty finding care. But what is less well-known is…
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The Insidious Relationship between Pharmaceutical Marketing to Physicians, Opioid Prescriptions, and Overdose Deaths
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In 2017, as opioid-related deaths surpassed deaths from car accidents and gun homicides combined, the Trump Administration declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency. Since then, policymakers have responded with solutions ranging from pharmacological remedies to prescription drug monitoring programs; however, there has been little accountability of those who…
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Electronic Health Records: A Prescription for Quality Care?
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A study of New York City clinics demonstrates the benefits of electronic health records and pay-for-performance incentives.