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.
Locum Tenens Physicians Help Achieve the Quadruple Aim
As the "Triple Aim" evolves into the "Quadruple Aim," locum tenens physicians become even more vital to achieving your goals.
Early Lupus Features, Early Diagnosis
A risk prediction model might be used to identify persons at risk for systemic lupus erythematosus.
More Doubt Cast on CPAP for Reducing CVD Risk in Sleep Apnea Patients
Some find new meta-analysis results disturbing; others say they underscore the need for more focused research.
CT Perfusion Biomarkers for Ovarian Cancer Treatment Prognosis
Using CT perfusion to track ovarian cancer treatment may help physicians determine prognosis.
Effective Radiologic Technologist Training
Best practices in training radiologic technologist students.
Reduce Stress and Run Your Practice Better
Part 1 of a 2-part series on developing a more stress resilient brain and being able to more effectively run your practice.
Elbow Injury
What type of injury is seen on this x-ray of a young boy's elbow? Outward signs of trauma are negligible.
Oral Corticosteroids and First Do No Harm
Even short-term use is associated with an increased risk of adverse events, this study shows.
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.
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