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Prices at hospitals in monopoly markets are 15 percent higher than those at hospitals in areas with at least four providers

Higher Hospital Prices in U.S. ‘Monopoly Markets’

Hospital prices positively associated with indicators of hospital market power
In order to prevent denials

Specific, Consistent ICD-10 Coding Key to Timely Payments

Tips to prevent denials include checking EHR selection against documentation, being specific
Implementation of the Affordable Care Act has improved access to care and affordability of care for many adults

Affordable Care Act Has Improved Access to Care, Affordability

However, gaps in access to care and affordability still seen, especially for low-income adults
For individual patients with poorly-controlled asthma

Nasal, Pharyngeal EPX Levels Linked to Sputum Eosinophilia

Strong correlation seen for eosinophil peroxidase levels in adults with poorly-controlled asthma
There's been a sharp rise in the number of industry-funded clinical trials and a significant decline in those financed by the U.S. government in recent years

Industry Outpacing NIH in Funding Research

Analysis finds studies paid for by private sector increasing, while U.S.-sponsored trials decline
Omalizumab appears to be highly effective for the management of severe allergic asthma

Omalizumab Highly Effective for Severe Allergic Asthma

Review of "real-life" studies shows improvements across objective and subjective burden of illness
Implementation of a new model of care can improve outcomes of care in medical and surgical units

New Model of Inpatient Care Can Improve Outcomes

Model aims to up interprofessional collaboration, data-driven decisions, provide leadership
Seven behaviors should be implemented to improve the art of medicine

Seven Behaviors Suggested to Improve ‘Art of Medicine’

Seven behaviors promote more consistent practice of interpersonal aspects of medicine
People with asthma may be more than twice as likely to develop chronic migraines as those without asthma

Asthma Tied to Increased Risk of Chronic Migraines

Researchers suggest asthma is stronger predictor of chronic migraines than depression
For young people with egg allergy

Live Attenuated Flu Shot Feasible for Children With Egg Allergy

LAIV linked to low risk of systemic allergic reactions in young people with egg allergy