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National Provider Identifiers are vulnerable to identity theft

National Provider Identifiers Are Vulnerable to Theft

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Providers can take steps to prevent NPI identity theft and resulting health care fraud
Adhering to a "secure

Strategy Outlined for Shooter Incident in Health Care Facility

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Adhering to 'secure, preserve, fight' strategy recommended for areas with vulnerable patients
Workers in small firms are more likely to have higher deductible levels and lack employer contributions to help pay for out-of-pocket expenses compared to workers in larger firms

Advantages for HDHP Enrollees in Large Versus Small Firms

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More than twice as many HDHP enrollees in small versus large firms lack employer-funded accounts
Data breaches can happen to small medical practices

Small Practices Also at Risk for Data Breaches

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Practices should conduct risk analysis to evaluate product deficiencies, create corrective measures
Physical exercise is associated with self-reported mental health burden in the past month

Amount of Physical Exercise Affects Mental Health Burden

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Those who exercised had 1.49 fewer days of poor mental health in past month vs. those who did not
Hypnosis before general anesthesia does not reduce postoperative breast pain among patients undergoing minor breast cancer surgery

Hypnosis Doesn’t Cut Post-Op Pain in Breast Cancer Surgery

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Those who perceived that they received hypnosis had significantly reduced fatigue and anxiety
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could affect what evidence physicians may present in defense during medical malpractice suits

Pennsylvania Case Could Affect Evidence for Malpractice Defense

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Appeals center on relevance of consent, known risks and complications presented at trial
Potential side effects of biological agents may increase anxiety in patients with rheumatic disease

Side Effects of Biologics for Rheumatic Dz May Up Anxiety

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Common patient concerns are risks of cancer and tuberculosis activation
Patients report that doctors are routinely not discussing known risk factors for common causes of death

Doctors Often Not Discussing Risk Factors With Patients

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Few survey respondents say physicians speak with them about opioids, road traffic issues
Cognitive disability is the most prevalent disability type among young adults

Cognitive Disability Most Prevalent Type in Young Adults

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Disability-specific disparities prevalent in access to health care, especially for young, middle-aged adults