Both Smoking Bans and Cigarette Taxes Deter Smokers
Bans seem better for social smokers; heavy smokers primarily deterred by taxes
Specific, Consistent ICD-10 Coding Key to Timely Payments
Tips to prevent denials include checking EHR selection against documentation, being specific
Few Get Rx to Help Quit Smoking After COPD Hospitalization
Treatment not associated with cessation at six to 12 months; differences between medications
FDA Lifts Ban on Blood Donations by Men Who Have Sex With Men
National blood surveillance system will help agency ensure safety of the blood supply
Safety of Midwife-Attended Home Births Studied
In Ontario, about 10 percent of births attended by midwives; about 20 percent of these are at home
Group Prenatal Care Beneficial for Young Mothers, Infants
Scaling nationally could lead to significant improvements in outcomes, disparities, costs
Pay-for-Performance to PCPs May Improve Disease Management
Effect varies by baseline medical quality and practice size
Increase in Alcohol Tax Linked to Reduction in Gonorrhea Rates
In Maryland, 24 percent reduction in gonorrhea rates after alcohol-specific sales tax increase
Affordable Care Act Has Improved Access to Care, Affordability
However, gaps in access to care and affordability still seen, especially for low-income adults
Periodontal Disease Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk
Increased risk of postmenopausal breast cancer, especially for smokers who quit within last 20 years
