Monthly Archives: August 2024

How PBMs Are Undermining Physician Autonomy and Patient Care Click to Enlarge Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) significantly impact physicians' decisions regarding patient care, often to the detriment of both. According to a recent report from the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, PBMs play a major

Pandemic PTSD: Why Physicians in These Specialties Are at Triple the Risk Click to Enlarge A recent study found that 18.3% of physicians experienced pandemic-related PTSD between December 2019 and November 2022, a rate more than three times higher than the general population. The highest rates of

Declining Trust in Physicians and Hospitals During COVID-19: How It Could Impact Future Health Outcomes Click to Enlarge A recent study, based on over half a million survey responses between April 2020 and January 2024, reveals a significant decline in trust in physicians and hospitals among

Handling Potential Avian Influenza Cases Click to Enlarge As of April 2024, the CDC has confirmed human infections with the highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus in Texas, with additional cases emerging among dairy farm workers in other states. Clinicians in New York are urged to stay

New Ciprofloxacin Guidance for Meningococcal Disease Click to Enlarge The NYS Department of Health and NYC Health Department now advise against using ciprofloxacin for post-exposure prophylaxis in meningococcal disease due to rising resistance. Providers should use alternatives like rifampin, ceftriaxone, or azithromycin. Prompt action is critical, and