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The AABB, formerly the American Association of Blood Banks, recommends that adults with therapy-induced hypoproliferative thrombocytopenia should receive a prophylactic platelet transfusion to lower their bleeding risk, according to new guidelines published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. The recommendation — the only one strongly endorsed by the group — advises that hospitalized adults with […]
Read MoreThe World Health Organization has published new guidelines on managing opioid overdose in a community setting. Here are the four main recommendations: ·People who are likely to witness an opioid overdose (e.g., close friends, partners, or family members) should have access to naloxone and know how to administer it in an emergency. ·People administering naloxone […]
Read MoreICD-10 implementation costs may not be as burdensome as previously thought for small physician practices, at least according to a post in this month’s Journal of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). The post’s authors, which include a physician manager and health information systems project managers for 3M Health Information Systems, estimate the costs […]
Read MoreThe growing popularity of high-deductible health plans should cause concern among practice executives, with patients taking on more of a financial responsibility for their healthcare. However, there are some steps healthcare providers can take to help avoid some of the negative effects of the plans. High-deductible health plans and health savings accounts are meant to […]
Read MoreI wanted to share this with our readers since most of them practice in a hospital. Hospitals across the United States continue to improve their rates for complying with evidence-based care processes according to “America’s Hospitals: Improving Quality and Safety: The Joint Commission’s 2014 Annual Report.” The results, released today, are based on data reported […]
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