
What We’re Reading: Autism Rates Rising; Cancer Drugs in Shortage; CMS Promoting Patient Safety, Health Equity
Autism is being diagnosed more often in girls; cancer medication shortages mean some patients may die before receiving treatment; new CMS policies aim to reach underserved populations.
Autism Rates are Rising Among Girls, Studies Find
As autism is being diagnosed at higher rates among more women, researchers wonder how many girls continue to be missed or to receive a misdiagnosis,
Cancer Drug Shortages May Be Fatal for Some Patients
A shortage of cancer medications has left many patients with the difficult decision of whether to try a different treatment option or foregotreatment,
CMS Proposes New Patient Safety and Health Equity Policies
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