Volume 66 No 4: April 2021
April 15, 2021
Expanding coverage for noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) through a performance-based, risk-sharing agreement (PBRSA) resulted in a significant increase in NIPT use, a significant decrease in conventional prenatal screening methods, and a negligible increase in per member per month (PMPM) cost at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (HPHC) in New England.
April 14, 2021
The CDC and FDA will further investigate the reports of blood clots following administration of the vaccine.
April 14, 2021
A literature review has found that the prevalence thresholds of various screening tests used in ob/gyn health care settings are significantly higher than the estimated disease prevalence.
April 13, 2021
Overactive bladder affects a significant portion of the overall population and has substantial impact on daily activities and quality of life.
April 13, 2021
This case illustrates how a clear explanation and empathy for the patient’s concerns may have avoided litigation altogether.