AMA Wants Doctor Input on EHRs, Meaningful Use
Doctors encouraged to share stories, e-mail Congress members
Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors Seem Safe in CML With CKD
In these patients, no further decline in GFR, regardless of TKI used
U.S. Health Spending Projected to Rise 5.8 Percent By 2024
Increase due to ACA coverage expansions, faster economic growth, population aging
Cranberry Juice Capsules Cut UTI Risk After Gynecological Surgery
Findings for women undergoing elective gynecologic surgery involving urinary catheterization
Tamsulosin Could Help Passage of Larger Kidney Stones
Especially helpful with larger stones, while smaller ones may pass on their own
Mild Hypothermia May Boost Kidney Function After Transplant
Researchers find mild hypothermia boosts outcomes from deceased donors
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
