Specific, Consistent ICD-10 Coding Key to Timely Payments
Tips to prevent denials include checking EHR selection against documentation, being specific
Two Draft Statements From USPSTF Open for Comment
Insufficient evidence for lipid screening in children; recommendation for statins varies with age, risk
FDA Lifts Ban on Blood Donations by Men Who Have Sex With Men
National blood surveillance system will help agency ensure safety of the blood supply
Safety of Midwife-Attended Home Births Studied
In Ontario, about 10 percent of births attended by midwives; about 20 percent of these are at home
Group Prenatal Care Beneficial for Young Mothers, Infants
Scaling nationally could lead to significant improvements in outcomes, disparities, costs
Ultrasound Can Determine Fetal Sex in First Trimester
Fetal crown-rump length, gestational age, and mother's BMI affect accuracy
Pay-for-Performance to PCPs May Improve Disease Management
Effect varies by baseline medical quality and practice size
Increase in Alcohol Tax Linked to Reduction in Gonorrhea Rates
In Maryland, 24 percent reduction in gonorrhea rates after alcohol-specific sales tax increase
Affordable Care Act Has Improved Access to Care, Affordability
However, gaps in access to care and affordability still seen, especially for low-income adults
Periodontal Disease Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk
Increased risk of postmenopausal breast cancer, especially for smokers who quit within last 20 years
