CDC: Smoking Rates on Decline in Many States
But some people are using alternative tobacco products in addition to cigarettes
Front Desk Staff Has Key Role in Managing Practice Cash Flow
Tips to implement include verification of insurance status, collection at time of service, ease of payment
Large Practices Focused on Small Selection of EHR Products
Sixty percent of responses from clinicians in large practices were from users of 10 EHR products
Proper Analysis Over Intuition for Avoiding Improper Antibiotic Use
Identifying illness correctly is key to drugs' effectiveness, researcher says
Mental Health Services Up for U.S. Children
But most of that increase has been among patients who have less serious illness
CDC Warns Against ‘Dangerous Breath Holding’ in Water
Even seasoned athletes are drowning because of dangerous underwater behaviors, agency says
Regional Anesthesia May Be Best in Infant Hernia Surgeries
Less likely to suffer from apnea following hernia surgery, compared with general anesthesia
Washington D.C. Nabs Highest American Fitness Index Ranking
Followed by Minneapolis-St. Paul and San Diego as places that encourage exercise
AUA: Medical Clowns May Benefit Pediatric Surgical Outcomes
Psychological benefits for children, plus lower medical bills
Tips Provided for Doctors Who Want to Move to Private Practice
Physicians should prepare carefully; consider finances, legal issues, and insurance
