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Most physicians have barely begun to deal with issues relating to documentation associated with the transition to the International Classification of Diseases

Many Doctors Haven’t Started Dealing With ICD-10 Revision

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Tips to ease transition include contacting vendors and health plans, improving documentation
Significantly more adults in Florida and Texas struggle to pay medical bills or pay off medical debt over time compared with residents of New York and California

Medical Debt Burden Higher in Texas, Florida

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California and New York fully expanded Medicaid coverage under ACA, but Texas and Florida did not
A mindfulness program appears to be beneficial for patients with chronic pain

Mindfulness Program Beneficial for Chronic Pain

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Significant effect on primary outcome measure of the Short Form-36 vitality scale
Nearly all pharmacists have experienced upswings in the acquisition costs of generic drugs

Pharmacists Raise Concerns for Patient Access to Generic Drugs

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Survey shows it takes one month or longer for PBMs to fix maximum allowed costs underpayments
Stroke patients are at significantly increased risk of suicide

Higher Risk of Suicide Seen in Stroke Survivors

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Danger is greatest in first two years after stroke, Swedish researchers say
Topiramate (Topamax) used for migraine headaches has been linked to increased odds of eating disorders in some teens. The report was published online April 6 in Pediatrics.

Migraine Medication Linked to Eating Disorders in Teens

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Case reports don't prove the medicine caused problems, however
For individuals with major depression and chronic medical illness

Conventional, Religiously Integrated CBT Similarly Effective

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Similar outcomes for CCBT, RCBT for participants with major depression and chronic medical illness
Physicians have only 45 days to review and dispute reports regarding their financial ties to drug and medical device manufacturers reported under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act

Limited Time Available to Review Sunshine Act Data

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Doctors have limited time period to review financial data and dispute reports before they go public
An Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy program can improve attitudes among nulliparous women with severe fear of childbirth

Internet-Based CBT Helps Women With Fear of Childbirth

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After therapy, women have more realistic attitude toward childbirth, more self-confidence
Black women are much less likely to report suffering from depression than white women

Less Depression Reported by Black Women

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Where women live also appears to affect mental health disorder rates