Many Patients Using E-Mail As First Method of Provider Contact
Online communications reduced need for phone calls and office visits for many
History of Asthma May Be Linked to Shingles Risk in Adults
Odds of herpes zoster 70 percent higher among people with respiratory condition
December 2015 Briefing – Allergy
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Allergy for December 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Timing of DTaP Vaccine Not Tied to Food Allergies at Age 1 Year
However, delayed DTaP immunization is tied to a reduction in eczema
AMA: Burnout Is Top Issue for Physicians in 2015
More than half of docs report at least one symptom of burnout; efforts being undertaken to address burnout
Increase in Child Asthma Has Ceased Overall, but Not for Poor
Increase in prevalence from 2001 to 2009, which plateaued then decreased in 2013
Higher Hospital Prices in U.S. ‘Monopoly Markets’
Hospital prices positively associated with indicators of hospital market power
Specific, Consistent ICD-10 Coding Key to Timely Payments
Tips to prevent denials include checking EHR selection against documentation, being specific
Affordable Care Act Has Improved Access to Care, Affordability
However, gaps in access to care and affordability still seen, especially for low-income adults
Nasal, Pharyngeal EPX Levels Linked to Sputum Eosinophilia
Strong correlation seen for eosinophil peroxidase levels in adults with poorly-controlled asthma
