ASCO Grants Often Awarded to Same Institutions
More than one-third of ASCO grants were awarded to researchers at 4 institutions.
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Worse Care Experiences Reported at For-Profit Hospices
Caregivers of patients receiving hospice care report worse experiences at for-profit versus not-for-profit hospices.
Moral Distress and the Health Care Professional
Addressing moral distress means not just obtaining ethics consultation as needed but also dealing with the feeling of powerlessness that often accompanies it.
Sophisticated Cybercrime Group Targeting Health Care Providers
The FBI and other federal agencies have issued warnings about a ransomware and data extortion group called the Daixin Team.
What Happened to Provider Communication Etiquette?
Nurse practitioner experiences poor provider etiquette when making medical decisions for her father who was hospitalized following COVID-19 infection.
Intervention Reduces Use of Systemic Therapy at End of Life in Cancer Patients
An intervention can increase serious illness conversations and reduce the use of systemic therapy at the end of life in patients with cancer.
Oncologists May Lack Understanding of Biosimilars but Use Them Anyway, Survey Suggests
US medical oncologists may lack understanding of biosimilars and have limited access to education about these products, a survey suggests.
Expanding Telehealth in Oncology Could Reduce Financial Toxicity
Using telehealth saved cancer patients an estimated $147.40 to $186.10 per visit, as well as 1.2 hours of in-clinic time and 2.9 hours of roundtrip driving time.
Rural Hospital Closures Put Strain on Nearby Hospitals
In two years following a rural hospital closure, nearby hospitals see increase in emergency department visits and hospital admissions.
Addiction Treatment Proponents Urge Rural Clinicians to Pitch in by Prescribing Medication
The number of US health care providers certified to prescribe buprenorphine more than doubled in the past 4 years, and treatment advocates hope to see that trend continue.
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