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Making processes better for staff and patients will affect how they implement EHR and computer assisted coding (CAC) initiatives. I don’t mean to scare you but there is a bit more to this ICD-10 transition than buying software and learning ICD-10 codes. The ICD-10 transition could affect every department at a healthcare system. So don’t […]
Read MoreNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increase one’s risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. However, when taken in combination with other drugs, this risk is significantly higher, according to a study published in the journal Gastroenterology. “These findings may help clinicians tailor therapy to minimise upper gastrointestinal bleeding, and are especially valuable in elderly patients who are likely […]
Read MoreOn December 15, the U.S. Senate voted 51-43 to confirm Vivek Murthy, M.D., M.B.A, as the next surgeon general. Dr. Murthy was originally nominated in November 2013. The confirmation vote was among the last votes taken by the 113th Congress, which is expected to adjourn in the coming days for the holiday break. Dr. Murthy […]
Read MoreThe first randomized placebo-controlled trial of paracetamol (acetaminophen) for patients with acute low back pain has shown no effect of the drug on speed of recovery, pain, or many other factors associated with the condition. “The results suggest we need to reconsider the universal recommendation to provide paracetamol as a first-line treatment for low-back pain,” […]
Read MoreThis is for our readers who practice pain management. Theramine, a “medical food” containing an amino acid blend (AAB), significantly improves chronic low back pain and reduces inflammation compared with low-dose ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), or a combination of these 2 treatments, results of a new study show. This is the second study […]
Read MoreThe area under the curve of oxygen desaturation (AUCDesat) may provide a more sophisticated approach to monitoring blood oxygen levels during procedures using sedation, according to a study published in the journal Anesthesia & Analgesia. The AUCDesat provides information not only whether blood oxygenation has dropped too low, but also on the depth, duration, and […]
Read MoreMedical professionals blasted last week’s federal budget deal for failing to address the controversial sustainable growth rate (SGR) payment formula. The bill, which passed the Senate Saturday night after last week’s approval from the House of Representatives, does not repeal the broadly unpopular formula, nor does it extend the current pay increase for primary care physicians who treat […]
Read MoreInformed Consent Misinterpretations Are Common “If only the doctor had warned me of this terrible complication, I never would have agreed to his treatment.” When a patient has a poor outcome, that statement is typically the basis for a malpractice lawsuit claiming that the physician didn’t provide adequate informed consent before a procedure or treatment. […]
Read MoreSetting standards for customer service is essential to improving patient satisfaction. There are at least 30 ways to grow patient satisfaction at your healthcare facility, but 10 key service standards should do the trick. Increasing patient satisfaction was challenging, but necessary to the success of a medical practice in an increasingly competitive healthcare marketplace. Identify […]
Read MoreAny piece of healthcare legislation going up before Congress might become a battle for ICD-10 survival. In some quarters, vigorous opposition to ICD-10 implementation is turning into guerrilla warfare. The Texas Medical Association (TMA) is encouraging physicians to lobby Congress for a two-year ICD-10 delay. They even provide the text that physicians should cut and […]
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