Hospital Interns Spend Only 13.4 Percent of Time in Patient Rooms

Real-time locating systems may be used to improve the training experience, authors say

Polysubstance Use Common in Adults Seeking Substance Use Treatment

45.4 percent of biopsychosocial domain assessments reported more severe problems with drugs, 35.2 percent reported psychiatric problems

Medicare Spending Spikes for Dementia Diagnoses in Seniors

Medicare spending higher for adults with a formal clinical diagnosis of dementia versus a positive screening for cognitive impairment

Menthol Ups Smoking Frequency in Youth

Addition of menthol to cigarettes also increases nicotine dependence in youth

Polysubstance Use Common in Adults Seeking Substance Use Treatment

45.4 percent of biopsychosocial domain assessments reported more severe problems with drugs, 35.2 percent reported psychiatric problems

Medicare Spending Spikes for Dementia Diagnoses in Seniors

Medicare spending higher for adults with a formal clinical diagnosis of dementia versus a positive screening for cognitive impairment

For 911 Calls, Are Mental Health Specialists Often the Better Choice?

Menthol Ups Smoking Frequency in Youth

Addition of menthol to cigarettes also increases nicotine dependence in youth

Half of Hospitals Have Implemented No Price Transparency

Only 5.7 percent of hospitals meet both requirements -- a machine-readable file for required price types and an accessible display for at least 300 shoppable items

Many Localities Not Ready for Launch of 988 Mental Health Hotline

Gaps in strategic planning, financial preparedness, availability of services, and system coordination are reported