Patients are not given sufficient information about the novel status of a procedure, possible uncertainties or potential risks when deciding to go ahead with the procedure, research led by the ...

Sham controls can be integral to CV device trials, providing a unique way to overcome the placebo effect, but they also present an ethical minefield of concerns that merit close consideration, a new ...

A new study reveals that Medicare beneficiaries are receiving billions of dollars worth of medical care that offer little to no clinical benefit and may lead to harm. Researchers found that Medicare ...

A multicenter clinical trial published in JAMA has found that a long-used endoscopic procedure does not prevent recurrent ...

Prices for surgical procedures are significantly higher at healthcare facilities within networks than at independent hospitals, according to research published Monday in JAMA Network Open. The median ...

A landmark 2019 CMS ruling opened the door for ASCsto receive Medicare reimbursement for certain angioplasty and stenting procedures, and a new study suggests these procedures are just as safe in ASCs ...