Efforts to save money on prescription drugs linked to increased stroke risk for seniors

Tools used by insurers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to contain costs for a new class of drugs result in fewer patients using them within 30 days of an atrial fibrillation (AF) diagnosis, according to new research led by Read More »

August 9th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Medicare Advantage plans pay big markups for dialysis

Large dialysis chains charge Medicare Advantage plans 27% more for services compared with what they charge the traditional, fee-for-service Medicare program, according to a new USC analysis. The study, led by USC Schaeffer Center and the Keck Read More »

August 5th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Oculofacial plastic surgery course brings international physicians, residents and fellows to USC

On Friday, June 3rd and Saturday, June 4th, the USC Roski Eye Institute hosted “The Cutting Edge: The USC Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Surgical Skills Course”. Unlike many surgical courses that use videos or medical devices to simulate the Read More »

August 2nd, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Keck Medicine hospitals rely on the wisdom of accomplished women as chiefs of staff

Currently, the chiefs of staff at all three Keck Medicine of USC hospitals are women.

This prestigious role is a demanding multi-year position. The chief of staff acts as the medical staff spokesperson, fosters educational activities for them and coordinates with Read More »

August 2nd, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC’s Clinical Exercise Research Center: Moving minds and bodies

The University of California’s Clinical Exercise Research Center is offering a new course to dispel the myth that kinesiology is a major for future coaches and physical education teachers only. Kinesiology: Moving Minds and Bodies through Sports, Read More »

August 2nd, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|