News tagged with healthcare reform


Two-thirds of newly diagnosed cancer patients unable to obtain oncology appointments

Newly diagnosed cancer patients frequently face hurdles in obtaining an appointment for care with an oncologist, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennnsylvania that will ...

Cancer created Jun 01, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Reducing off-label use of antipsychotic medications may save money

Reducing the non-FDA-approved use of antipsychotic drugs may be a way to save money while having little effect on patient care, according to a Penn State College of Medicine study.

Medications created May 15, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Student researches social media usage in healthcare reform

Forest Institute doctoral student Gage Stermensky II recently conducted a study on consumer attitudes towards healthcare reform and the use of social media. More than 1,000 participants from around the US, of various ages, ...

Health created Jul 11, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0