More Cash-Pay Patients Means Docs Need Billing Strategies
Trend is requiring providers to proactively develop comprehensive policies
AAFP Still Recommends CRC Screening From Age 50 to 75
Despite ACS change to start screening from age 45 years, AAFP agrees with USPSTF recommendation
70 Sickened So Far in Salmonella-Tainted Melon Outbreak
Illnesses reported in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Tennessee
Considerable Costs Associated With Switching EHR
Costs include time needed for research and testing, maintenance and other fees, hardware updates
Recent-Onset Diabetes Tied to Increased Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Latinos, African-Americans with recent-onset disease have higher risk than those with long-term disease
Pharmacologic Tx Should Be Used Sparingly for Reflux in Preemies
Poor evidence of efficacy and evidence of harm with pharmacologic agents for gastroesophageal reflux
AMA Vows to Improve Access for Docs Seeking Mental Health Care
New policy recommends state licensing boards to only inquire about current conditions
Higher Vitamin D Levels Tied to Lower Risk of Colorectal Cancer
In women, risk declines as levels increase up to 100 nmol/L, but association in men not significant
Pre-Op Psychiatric Dx Not Tied to Bariatric Sx Outcomes in Teens
No association between presence, absence, number of diagnoses and post-surgery weight loss outcomes
Sun Defenses Up in Transplant Patients After Skin Cancer Study
Increased odds of using multiple sun protection measures among organ transplant recipients
