AMA: Physicians Driving the Slowing of Health Care Costs
Physicians' spending grew more slowly over 2003 to 2013 than hospital and clinical spending
Higher Disease Burden for Patients With Fibromyalgia
As compared to patients with chronic widespread pain
Vegan Diet Tied to Weight Loss, Improved Neuropathy in DM
Those who followed it lost average of 15 pounds, had improved blood flow to feet
Self-Hypnosis Training Doesn’t Cut Epidural Use
However, self-hypnosis may reduce women's fear and anxiety regarding childbirth
Costs of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome on the Rise
Researchers encourage physicians to be proactive in screening for drug use
Caution Urged When Using EHR Shortcut Features
Information should be checked and updated to avoid cloning and up-coding
AMA: Avoiding Distress in Medical School
Drivers of distress include unsupportive learning environment, mistreatment, debt
Front Desk Staff Has Key Role in Managing Practice Cash Flow
Tips to implement include verification of insurance status, collection at time of service, ease of payment
Large Practices Focused on Small Selection of EHR Products
Sixty percent of responses from clinicians in large practices were from users of 10 EHR products
Complication Rate Relatively Low for Anterior Lumbar Surgery
Review shows overall complication rate of 14.1%, with most complications at rate of 1% to 3%
