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Pharmaceuticals

The large hidden costs of Medicare's prescription drug program | The New York Times

The cost to taxpayers for Medicare Part D rose 72% between 2007 and 2016, hitting $79 billion. Both higher enrollment and higher drug prices have contributed to the rise, as well as structural reasons.

Insurance

5 doctors and surgeons tell us what they really think about Medicare-for-all | Vox

"While reimbursement under a single payer plan most likely would be less, so would the headaches and administrative hassles and costs," said a radiation oncologist.

Safety, quality and clinical practice

The doctor doesn't listen to her. But the media is starting to. | The Atlantic

Providers have for years gaslighted women with health concerns, saying they're making up their problems or are confused.

Technology

IBM has a Watson dilemma | The Wall Street Journal

More than a dozen organizations have stopped or reduced their Watson oncology projects. When Watson tools are in use, they don't have much effect for patients.

FDA clears mobile contraceptive app for women | Health Data Management

The FDA has approved the app Natural Cycles, which uses body temperature to suggest to women when they're fertile.

In other news

Facebook blocks sharing of 3D-printed gun files on its platforms | Buzzfeed

Though Facebook users can't share digital gun blueprints directly on Facebook platforms, they can still post links to other sites that have the files.