Tag: Health Biz: Misc.
HAC Reduction Program Penalty Kicks in for FY2015
Concerns relating to program include overlap between two measures used to calculate HAC score
Drones May Be Feasible for Transport of Lab Specimens
Accuracy not affected, slightly poorer precision seen for some analytes
AAFP Spells Out Conditions for Retail Clinics
Conditions include delivery of episodic care services in coordination with primary care physicians
In-Person Staff Meetings Are Valuable for Health Care Teams
Tips include having frequent meetings which last 20 to 30 minutes and follow an agenda
Many Hospitals Being Penalized for 30-Day Readmissions
Hospitals lobbying Medicare and Congress to account for patient sociodemographic factors
How Do We Optimize Time With Patients in Primary Care?
Some activities may be delegated or accomplished outside of the visit using a different modality
AMA Wants Doctor Input on EHRs, Meaningful Use
Doctors encouraged to share stories, e-mail Congress members
Inadequate Adherence for Proper Removal of Protective Gear
Forty-three percent of health care workers remove personal protective equipment in incorrect order
Article Answers Reader Questions About Coding
Two questions relate to new evaluation/management with modifier 25 and 3D mammography
Universal Health Literacy Precautions Recommended
Precautions include avoiding medical jargon, breaking down information into small steps
