End-Stage Renal Disease Patients’ Readmission Rate High
And a small proportion of patients account for a large number of readmissions
Embezzlement Widespread in Medical Practices
Red flags include employee being secretive about their work, working late, not wanting to share tasks
More Than 78 Percent of Health Care Personnel Receive Flu Shot
But only 53.6 percent of pregnant women received flu shot before/during pregnancy in 2016-2017
Working With a Scribe Improves Physician Satisfaction
When scribes draft documents, physicians happier with chart quality and accuracy, time with patients
Low Health Beliefs for Salt Intake in Hemodialysis Patients
Score for subscale of perceived seriousness for no reduction of salt intake higher in transplant patients
Worker Contribution to Health Benefits Up in 2017
Share of firms offering coverage, workers receiving coverage remained stable
Few Older Patients Aware of Deprescribing
Although the majority surveyed are aware of medication harms
Opioid Rx, Dosing Often Excessive in Dialysis Patients
High-risk dialysis population also subject to the risks of long-term opioid use
Air Pollution May Damage Kidneys
Study finds link between particulate matter and renal function
Long-Acting Erythropoiesis Agents Can Help Save Resources
Findings based upon time costs of preparation and administration per patient
