AMA Announces End of Sustainable Growth Rate Formula
Legislation includes provisions such as simplification of reporting programs, incentive payments
Security Breaches of Health Records Up Over Past Decade
Researchers call for enhanced security as more patient information is stored online
Gestational Diabetes May Increase Risk of Autism
High blood glucose might interfere with normal brain development, researcher says
Placebo Response May Depend on Individual DNA
But more questions than answers exist at this point
Gratitude Linked With Better Outcomes in Heart Patients
Keeping a gratitude journal seemed to reduce cardiac risk factors
Overweight/Obesity Linked to Reduced Risk of Dementia
Large study suggests that possibility, but experts call for further research
Art Program Hones Med Students’ Visual Observation Skills
Students become better at observation and appreciate the importance of communication
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
Mindfulness Program Beneficial for Chronic Pain
Significant effect on primary outcome measure of the Short Form-36 vitality scale
