Do all test results need to be reviewed by the patient’s primary care physician?

This resource is part of AMA’s Debunking Regulatory Myths series, supporting AMA’s practice transformation efforts to equip clinicians and their care teams with resources to reduce the guesswork and administrative burden. All test results must be submitted and reviewed by the patient’s primary care physician (PCP). Debunk the myth Debunk the myth As far as … Read more

Patients are less likely to buy generics after receiving bad news about their health

Patients who receive bad news about their health may be less inclined to buy generic drugs, according to the results of a Johns Hopkins University study published recently in the Journal of Marketing.1 The effect of bad news could result in 3% higher total drug spending per patient.2 Most specialists agree that generics have the … Read more

Uber Health Launches Over-the-Counter Grocery Delivery Service for Patients – MedCity News

Uber Health is jumping on the food-as-medicine train. The company is adding grocery and over-the-counter delivery services to its platform announced Tuesday. Based in San Francisco Uber Health is the healthcare arm of the transportation company Uber. Its solution offers non-emergency medical transportation and prescription delivery. Suppliers, payers and case managers will be able to … Read more