Los Angeles Times – This opinion piece, coauthored by H. Gilbert Welch, professor of medicine, argues that whole-genome big data will divert time and money away from healthcare that counts.

Forbes – Mentions Professor of Surgery Carolyn Kerrigan’s work to integrate patient-generated health data and self-reported outcome assessment, and her striking example of how the doctor-patient relationship should recognize the importance of the medical evidence, the patient’s preferences and values, and the doctor’s clinical experience.

NHPR – Elias Hyams, assistant professor of surgery, comments on the prevalence of low-risk prostate cancer among men.

The Columbus Dispatch – Cites commentary published in the journal Pediatrics, co-authored by William Edwards, professor of pediatrics, and Roger Soll of the University of Vermont, on infant deaths caused by antibiotic-resistant infections.

New Hampshire Magazine – Reviews Less Medicine, More Health by H. Gilbert Welch, professor of medicine, which challenges the belief that more medical care leads to better health.

Valley News – The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice has received a three-year, $800,000 grant from the Anthem Foundation for a nationwide study of neonatal intensive care. The project, which will include the creation of the first Dartmouth Atlas of Health Care of Neonatal Intensive Care, will be led by David Goodman, professor of pediatrics.

CNN – In this opinion piece, H. Gilbert Welch, professor of medicine, discusses the plausible effects of increasing medical testing.

The New York Times – Quotes Ellen Meara, associate professor of the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, on the results of a recent study, which found that millions of older people are getting tests they don’t need to prove they are healthy enough to have cataracts removed.

Business Insider via Reuters – Quotes Tim Lahey, associate professor of medicine, on a recent study, which found that some people may be genetically programmed to feel better after taking placebo pills, while others may only heal with real drugs.

NHPR – Highlights a quote by Ellen Meara, associate professor of the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, on the Affordable Care Act.