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January 2018 Briefing – Family Practice

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Family Practice for January 2018. This roundup includes the...

January 2018 Briefing – Internal Medicine

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Internal Medicine for January 2018. This roundup includes the...
Non-sleep specialists and sleep specialist physicians provide similar quality care with similar patient outcomes for adults with known or suspected obstructed sleep apnea

Non-Sleep Specialists May Offer Similar Quality Sleep Apnea Care

Findings based on review comparing OSA care by non-sleep specialists vs. sleep specialist physicians
Diabetes care can be improved with enhanced communication between providers and patients and improved communication between members of the primary care team

Room for Improvement Seen With Initial Diabetes Care

Effective health professional information sharing could reduce duplication for the patient
Improvement in obstetrician-gynecologists' knowledge and prescribing practices regarding opioids is needed

Improvement Needed in Ob-Gyn Opioid Prescribing Practices

Respondents prescribed median of 26 pills/patient; amount prescribed varied widely by indication
The prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders appears to be high for at-risk physicians

Higher Risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Some Physicians

Increasing risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders, particularly in procedural specialists

December 2017 Briefing – Family Practice

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Family Practice for December 2017. This roundup includes the...

December 2017 Briefing – Internal Medicine

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Internal Medicine for December 2017. This roundup includes the...
Almost 30 percent of eligible practices failed to register and report data in the first year of the Physician Value-Based Payment Modifier program

Year One Results Out for Value-Based Payment Modifier Program

Overall, 29.3 percent of eligible practices failed to register and report data and received a penalty
A program that integrates clinical pharmacists into established primary care medical home practices helps patients achieve better disease management for high blood pressure and diabetes mellitus

Pharmacist Participation in Medical Homes Aids Outcomes

Findings based on disease management goals for diabetes, blood pressure control