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Uncategorized Published - 11 July, 2014    By - Dr. Clemens
Serious Complications From Anaesthesia Very Rare During Childbirth

Expectant mothers concerned about receiving an epidural, spinal or general anaesthesia during childbirth can breathe a little easier. According to a study published in the June issue of the journal Anesthesiology, serious complications due to anaesthesia during childbirth are very rare, occurring in 1 out of every 3,000 deliveries. “This is the first multicentre study […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 July, 2014    By - Dr. Clemens
Payment Reform Depends on HIT

Payment reform based on knowledge gleaned from business intelligence and data analytics tools in hospitals and health systems is no longer optional. It’s imperative. If you’re not up to the task, start lobbying for additional resources now. Healthcare finance executives are like the knife thrower’s assistant who stands rigid while gleaming blades flicker past her […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 July, 2014    By - Dr. Clemens
Surgical Safety Checklists Significantly Reduce Post-Op Complications

Patients experience fewer postoperative complications when a surgical safety checklist is used by their surgical team, according to a study published in the June issue of the journal Anesthesiology. By following a simple checklist, healthcare providers can minimize the most common postoperative risks such as wound infection and blood loss. “Our review represents the first […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 July, 2014    By - Dr. Clemens
Migraine Linked to Double Risk for Silent Stroke

Adults with migraine have an increased risk for ischemic silent brain infarction relative to their migraine-free peers, a new study confirms. “Migraine is a neurovascular condition of the brain, with a small increased risk of silent brain infarctions, a risk factor for clinical stroke,” lead author Teshamae Monteith, MD, assistant professor of clinical neurology and […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 July, 2014    By - Dr. Clemens
Medicare Billing Outliers Often Have Disciplinary Problems, Too

I thought this was interesting for our followers to read. Over the past couple months, media organizations have been busy dissecting data released by Medicare on payments made to health professionals in 2012. We’ve uncovered unusual billing patterns:Doctors who only bill for the most complicated and high-priced office visits, and ambulance companies in New Jerseywho […]

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