Hospital Medicine

A proposed federal rule would require hospitals and physicians’ groups to beef up health cybersecurity measures to protect patient privacy and prevent ransomware attacks. Some changes could be expensive, experts said.

A slew of new sepsis studies may make you rethink your approach, says Dr Holley.

Recent reports that the decrease in obesity rates is due to increased prescribing of antiobesity medications are unfounded. Yoni Freedhoff, MD, explains why it’s just not possible.

Adolescent trauma care at pediatric and adult centers showed no significant difference in mortality rates, suggesting that both settings are equally safe for managing severe injuries.

Several major drugmakers have restricted commercially insured patients from their patient assistance programs, leaving patients uncertain about how they’ll be able to afford their medications.