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Pain Management

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Chronic pain conditions pose a substantial utilization burden on the health care system

Chronic Pain Conditions Cost $32K Per Patient Annually

Outpatient visits (mean of nearly 19 visits per year per patient) primarily drive costs
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
In patients with myofascial pain syndrome

Lidocaine, Hyaluronidase Mix Works Faster in Myofascial Pain

Findings following trigger point injections for treatment of myofascial pain syndrome
Concurrent use of heroin and prescription opioids is increasing

More Prescription Opioid Addicts Are Turning to Heroin

Interviews with addicts confirm desire for cheaper, more plentiful substitute

American Society of Anesthesiologists, Oct. 24-28

ANESTHESIOLOGY 2015 The annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists was held from Oct. 24 to 28 in San Diego and attracted...
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
Some reassuring words from a doctor just before an operation begins may be more effective than drugs in easing patient anxiety

ASA: Surgeon’s Calming Words May Ease Stress of Surgery

Researchers found reassuring voice might even beat anti-anxiety meds in lowering pre-op distress
Body mass index

Lifestyle Factors Not Linked to Chronic Prostatitis/Pelvic Pain

No correlations seen in large cohort study of U.S. male health professionals
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
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