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A synchronized prescription renewal process can save physicians time and money

Synchronized Prescription Renewal Process Saves Time

Renewing all patient's stable medications for 12 to 15 months can save time and money
Computed tomography findings affect the diagnosis and management of suspected community-acquired pneumonia

Early CT Scan Impacts Management of Suspected CAP

CT scan modified classification in 58.6 percent of patients presenting to ER with suspected CAP
For patients with acute myocardial infarction

Part D Enrollment Doesn’t Improve Outcomes After AMI

Half of AMI patients enrolled in Part D by hospital discharge; outcomes no better than non-enrollees
When it comes to treating seniors with diabetes

Many Seniors May Be Overtreated for T2DM, Hypertension

Physicians may be concerned about malpractice claims or performance measure variables
A considerable proportion of federal marketplace plans lack at least one in-network specialist

Nearly 15 Percent of Plans Lack In-Network Specialists

Most commonly excluded specialists are in endocrinology, rheumatology, and psychiatry
Discontinuing statins before non-cardiac surgery is unnecessary and may increase the risk of death following the operation

ASA: Patients Undergoing Surgery Should Stay on Statins

Discontinuing med may boost mortality risk during recovery from non-cardiac operations
Clinicians should screen overweight and obese adults between 40 and 70 years old for abnormal blood glucose levels

USPSTF Urges Broader Screening for Type 2 Diabetes

Task Force advises testing overweight, obese people aged 40 to 70 for abnormal blood sugar
The importance of thanking patients for coming to see you

Physician Emphasizes Importance of Saying Thank You

Doctor reports feeling deeper connection to his patients; improvement in patient satisfaction score
Fewer Americans are dying from cardiovascular disease

Mortality Rates for Major Illnesses Fall in the United States

Prevention key to continued progress in fighting cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes
A perioperative surgical home program improves outcomes for patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty and total hip arthroplasty

ASA: Peri-Op Surgical Home Beneficial After Joint Arthroplasty

Data for second year of implementation show positive results in LOS, discharge destination