2015 MOC Program Expected to Cost $5.7 Billion Over 10 Years
Time costs account for 90 percent of maintenance of certification costs, estimated at $5.1 billion
Patients Report Improved Care Access, Better Health With ACA
Gains seen in how many adults have insurance and a doctor, and say they are in better health
Delays Noted in the Reporting of Serious Patient Harms to FDA
Analysis found roughly 10 percent of cases were filed after 15-day deadline passed
Expansion of High-Deductible Plans to Impact Physician Care
Physicians must be able to balance provision of good clinical care with ability to limit costs
BMI Doesn’t Affect Kidney Transplant Survival
No difference between defined BMI bands in patient or graft survival for transplanted patients
Clinicians May Harbor Biases About Sexual Orientation
Findings show need for sensitivity training, expert suggests
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy Best at 90 Pulses/Min
Difference in outcomes due to patients with proximal and mid ureteral, not distal, stones
Choosing Wisely: How to Implement in Clinical Practice
Strategies to improve chance of success include familiarization with evidence behind recs
Antibodies to Serum Amyloid P Deplete Amyloid Deposits
Phase 1 study shows safe, efficient depletion of deposits in liver, kidney in systemic amyloidosis
AMA Suggests Ways to Encourage Use of Patient Portals
Suggestions include training staff on portal use; showing patients how to use the portal
