The Good and Bad of the 2018 MACRA Proposed Rule
CMS' proposed rule for the 2018 performance year of the Quality Payment Program should be seen as a major win for small practices, experts say.
Train Staff to Address ICD-10 Related Coder Shortage
With a dearth of coders thanks to the ICD-10 transition, some practices find that training current staff is the best way to get good coders.
On Tap for Physicians Attending Internal Medicine 2009
Health care reform, the patient-centered medical home, and the impact of environmental change on global health are just a few of the topics to be discussed at the Internal Medicine 2009 Medicine 2009 in Philadelphia this week.
Response Criteria for Juvenile Dermatomyositis
Agreed upon core measures help resolve differences in earlier guidelines for judging clinical response.
Is the Health IT Industry Failing Physicians?
The Physicians Practice Tech Survey confirms that physicians aren't fans of EHRs and health IT, in general. Here's a look into why this is the case.
What Can Healthcare Learn about Technology from Disney?
Physician ponders why healthcare doesn't adopt technology and processes that other industries use on a daily basis.
Riding the Improvement Wave in Radiology
Experts at AHRA encourage improvement projects in radiology.
Urinary Incontinence After Ovarian Cancer, TAH/BSO
Case History: 50-year-old patient with ovarian cancer and total abdominal hysterectomy presented with urinary incontinence.
Quick Rheumatoid Arthritis Assessment With RAPID3
Used with or separate from traditional measures, this tool can obtain a fast assessment of remission.
Doctors are No Match for Computer Viruses
Doctors and their staff are vulnerable to computer viruses, one of the few things they didn't learn to diagnose and treat in medical school.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Prediction Helps Prevention
With adequate risk stratification in a reanalysis of PROMPT data, the preventative benefits of methotrexate became apparent.
An Asset Protection Warning for Doctors
With their livelihood on the line, doctors need to be careful with who they listen to while seeking asset protection.
More Arthroplasty for Hip Osteoarthritis With Dairy
Consumption increases risk in men. Understanding the mechanisms may help identify prevention strategies.
2017 Technology Survey Results
This year's survey found that three-fourths of practices say the health IT industry is failing because doctors don't like the technology they use.
Ultrasound IDs Gout vs Asymptomatic Hyperuricemia
This noninvasive modality may be used to investigate joint damage and distinguish between asymptomatic conditions.
“The Internet Made Me Do It”—Social Media and Potential for Violence in Adolescents
The Slenderman case revives a long-standing debate: does media exposure influence acts of violence in youth?
Breast Density and Radiation Dose in Mammography
Effect of breast density on mammography radiation dose.
Contrast MRI for Perforated, Non-Perforated Pediatric Appendicitis
Including contrast MR imaging can help physicians differentiate between perforated and non-perforated appendicitis.
To Invest in a VOIP System at Our Practice or Not
This doctor is looking to make a switch on her telephone system at her practice. Weighing the pros and cons, she isn't sure how to proceed.
Providers are Fighting Illegalities from Insurance Payers
What is going on in healthcare right now has the potential to really affect your practice. Be ready and brace yourself for changes.
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