IOM makes recommendations on how Medicare can better determine reimbursement rates. The second edition makes four additional recommendations on methods to set the work adjustment, calculate labor expenses in the practice expense, and use cost share weights.

Chronic pain affects 116 million American adults—more than those affected by heart disease, cancer, and diabetes combined. The IOM recommends that healthcare professionals tailor treatment to each patient to ensure that everyone receives the appropriate care.

The IOM held a workshop to explore opportunities to reduce health care costs without compromising health status, quality of care, or innovation. A new infographic shows waste in healthcare spending and identifies potential savings.

Thousands of people die in the U.S. each year due to foodborne illnesses. In 2010, the IOM recommended that Congress provide the FDA with the authority to fulfill its food safety mission.

Immunizations provide protection from many diseases, but are still associated with some side effects. The IOM reviewed several adverse events associated with vaccines to determine whether there was evidence that the immunization was the cause.