Many Doctors Haven’t Started Dealing With ICD-10 Revision
Tips to ease transition include contacting vendors and health plans, improving documentation
Medical Debt Burden Higher in Texas, Florida
California and New York fully expanded Medicaid coverage under ACA, but Texas and Florida did not
Many Head and Neck Cancer Survivors Don’t Return to Work
Current unemployment linked to harder physical work, surgical treatment, risky alcohol consumption
Pharmacists Raise Concerns for Patient Access to Generic Drugs
Survey shows it takes one month or longer for PBMs to fix maximum allowed costs underpayments
Limited Time Available to Review Sunshine Act Data
Doctors have limited time period to review financial data and dispute reports before they go public
Med Students, Residents Rarely Perform Stethoscope Hygiene
After excluding cases prompted by attending doctor, stethoscope hygiene performed in 11 percent
Bleach Exposure May Increase Risk of Infections in Children
Increased risks of influenza only once, recurrent tonsillitis, and any infection
Article Highlights Legal Issues Linked to Physician Extenders
Understanding legal issues allows effective use of PEs, who can be beneficial in health care
MED15 Involved in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Overexpression in 35% of primary tumors, 30% of lymph node metastases, 70% of recurrences
Patients May Be Modifying Meds Due to Trouble Swallowing
Some consumers do not consult health professionals if they experience problems, before modifying meds
