Daily Briefing

Donald Trump's election could result in profound changes in health policy—especially as Republicans have retained control of the House and the Senate. As Trump continues to scope out his health policy agenda, it's worth examining how recent trends could affect the next administration's approach to the industry. More

Access to retail clinics does not reduce ED visits for low-acuity conditions, according to a study by RAND Corporation researchers published in Annals of Emergency Medicine. More

Healthy lifestyle habits can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease among individuals with a genetic predisposition to the disease, according to a new analysis published in the New England Journal of Medicine. More

Some medical professionals are working diligently to give millions of people access to accurate health information—by editing Wikipedia, Lesley McClurg and Jon Brooks write for KQED's "Future of You." More

Andrew Bremberg, who currently advises Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), has been selected to lead President-elect Donald Trump's HHS transition team, Modern Healthcare reports. More

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) on Sunday issued new guidance for statin use, recommending in part that clinicians offer statins to individuals ages 40 to 75 who do not have a history of cardiovascular disease if they have certain risk factors. More

Not everyone is comfortable with conflict in the workplace, but it's a necessary component of effective management. Writing in the Harvard Business Review, Amy Jen Su offers tips for how to deliver difficult feedback while maintaining workplace harmony. More

The renewed focus on drug pricing comes amid growing concerns about pharmaceutical billing practices and rising costs. More

The regional hospital "incorporates everything we've learned about delivering 21st century health care, says president and CEO Toby Cosgrove, in today's bite-sized hospital and health industry news from California, Maryland, and Ohio. More