Anesthesia After 40 Not Linked to Mild Cognitive Impairment
For adults, mild cognitive issues that may develop over time are unrelated, researchers say
Physicians Choose Less Aggressive Care at End of Life
Doctors less likely to die in a hospital, have surgery, and to be admitted to the ICU
Greater Transparency Being Promoted in Research
Move toward greater transparency has extended beyond medication products to other interventions
December 2015 Briefing – Anesthesiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Anesthesiology for December 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
AMA: Burnout Is Top Issue for Physicians in 2015
More than half of docs report at least one symptom of burnout; efforts being undertaken to address burnout
Higher Hospital Prices in U.S. ‘Monopoly Markets’
Hospital prices positively associated with indicators of hospital market power
Specific, Consistent ICD-10 Coding Key to Timely Payments
Tips to prevent denials include checking EHR selection against documentation, being specific
Affordable Care Act Has Improved Access to Care, Affordability
However, gaps in access to care and affordability still seen, especially for low-income adults
Lack of Sleep Affects Mood, Cognition in Anesthesiologists
Findings suggest sleep deprivation impacts patient safety and quality of care in peds anesthesia
Distribution of Opioid Prescribing ID’d for Different Providers
Top 10 percent of Medicare prescribers account for 56.7 percent of opioid claims
