
What We're Reading: Pharma May Bow to Political Pressure
What we're reading, January 18, 2016: even if there is no drug price control legislation, pharmaceutical companies may bow to political pressure; study finds physician-led hospitals perform better; and Twitter can be used to obtain the patient perspective on medical errors.
Legislation for drug price control may seem unlikely, but historically, the drug industry has bowed to even the suggestion of government intervention in pricing. Austin Frakt, PhD,
New research has found a clear correlation between high-performing hospitals and physician leadership.
A study of Twitter determined that the social media app can be used to help providers collect data and gain a better view on the patient’s perspective on medical errors,
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