Prescribing Drugs ‘Off-Label’ Can Pose Serious Safety Risks
Study raises concerns about using meds to treat conditions for which they weren't approved
Synchronized Prescription Renewal Process Saves Time
Renewing all patient's stable medications for 12 to 15 months can save time and money
Increasing Numbers of Med School Applicants, Enrollees
Med school classes continuing to diversify, with increases in nearly every racial/ethnic category
Chronic Pain Conditions Cost $32K Per Patient Annually
Outpatient visits (mean of nearly 19 visits per year per patient) primarily drive costs
Nearly 15 Percent of Plans Lack In-Network Specialists
Most commonly excluded specialists are in endocrinology, rheumatology, and psychiatry
ASA: Patients Undergoing Surgery Should Stay on Statins
Discontinuing med may boost mortality risk during recovery from non-cardiac operations
ASA: Surgeon’s Calming Words May Ease Stress of Surgery
Researchers found reassuring voice might even beat anti-anxiety meds in lowering pre-op distress
Physician Emphasizes Importance of Saying Thank You
Doctor reports feeling deeper connection to his patients; improvement in patient satisfaction score
ASA: Peri-Op Surgical Home Beneficial After Joint Arthroplasty
Data for second year of implementation show positive results in LOS, discharge destination
Wrist Fracture Linked to Higher Subsequent Fracture Risk
Increased risk of fracture overall and spine, humerus, upper extremity, lower extremity, hip fx
