“Prior authorization began as a reasonable mechanism for controlling costs, but over the decades, I have been practicing it has ballooned into a massive administrative burden that far too often leads to care delays and unnecessary agony and harm.” – René Bravo, MD, President of the California Medical Association (CMA)

The findings support, whenever possible, prioritizing higher-intensity activities in clinical and public health interventions aimed at preventing non-communicable diseases.

Patient history and self-perception are valuable factors, but should never confirm a diagnosis and must be weighed against objective findings.

According to the Gould Registry, in 5,006 patients with ASCVD, only one in three patients had LDL cholesterol even less than 70mg/dl.

“Stretching exercises are also important for health aging, injury prevention, and overall fitness. Evidence supports that consistent stretching increases range of motion, reduces joint stiffness, and enhances vascular health.” – David Cutler, MD

A patient harmed by their own noncompliance may still file a medical malpractice case. Luckily, though, with proper record-keeping you can generally prevail in this sort of case.