Test Set Performance Indicators Correlate Well With Clinical Audit
In mammography, JAFROC and location sensitivity correlate with several clinical audit parameters
U.S. Health Spending Projected to Rise 5.8 Percent By 2024
Increase due to ACA coverage expansions, faster economic growth, population aging
Patients Report Improved Care Access, Better Health With ACA
Gains seen in how many adults have insurance and a doctor, and say they are in better health
Delays Noted in the Reporting of Serious Patient Harms to FDA
Analysis found roughly 10 percent of cases were filed after 15-day deadline passed
Expansion of High-Deductible Plans to Impact Physician Care
Physicians must be able to balance provision of good clinical care with ability to limit costs
No Need for More Propofol for MRI Sedation in ADHD
Children with ADHD undergoing MRI do not need higher doses of sedation
Nodal Radiation Doesn’t Impact Early Breast Cancer Survival
Researchers find it lowers chances of recurrence, but does not boost overall survival
Evidence of Cellular Damage From Computed Tomography
But whether this could trigger cancer or other health issues remains unclear
ASCO Guidelines: Biomarker Use in Metastatic Breast CA Treatment
Hormone receptor status of metastases should be used to guide tx if supported by clinical scenario
Article Answers Reader Questions About Coding
Two questions relate to new evaluation/management with modifier 25 and 3D mammography
