Specific, Consistent ICD-10 Coding Key to Timely Payments
Tips to prevent denials include checking EHR selection against documentation, being specific
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
Intra-Pancreatic Triacylglycerol Drops With Weight Loss in T2DM
Decrease seen after gastric bypass for patients with type 2 diabetes, not with normal glucose tolerance
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
Ultrasound Findings in Invasive Breast CA Link to Histopathology
Histopathologic patterns, breast cancer biomarkers determine differences in findings on imaging
Age at NSCLC Diagnosis Tied to Odds of Targetable Phenotype
Younger age at diagnosis linked to increased frequency of targetable phenotype
Over Half of U.S. States Ill Prepared for Disease Outbreaks
Efforts needed to boost ability to respond to viruses, superbug threats
Acral Pigmented Lesions More Common on Darker Skin
Authors hope findings raise awareness, increase dermoscopy for those at risk
