Hundreds Arrested Nationwide for Medicare/Medicaid Fraud
Many arrested were alleged to be involved in scams focused on Medicare's drug benefit
FDA Cracks Down on Online Sale of Illegal Medical Products
International effort takes aim at more than 1,050 websites
Caution in Social Media Age: Self-Promotion Can Backfire
Too much self-promotion can offend others, researchers note
Virtual Credit Card Fees Amount to 3 to 5 Percent of Payments
Physicians often unaware of revenue lost to VCCs; AMA advocating for more transparency
MRI Scoring System IDs Metastatic Vertebral Fractures
Novel scoring system has classification accuracy of 96.6 percent in test set
Most Chronic Pain Fellowships Include Ultrasound Training
Most training is patient-based; about half of programs use ultrasound for axial nerve blocks
Unique White Matter Injuries for Anxiety, Depression Post TBI
Findings in mild traumatic brain injury patients; no such pattern for irritability
Review Examines Inappropriate Prescribing of IV Fluids
Most common type of inappropriate prescribing is incorrect volumes and types of fluids
Direct Messaging Not Yet Widely Adopted by Physicians
Secure messaging protocol allows for easy communication; meets HIPPA privacy, security rules
Article Weighs Paying Off Student Loans Versus Investment
For young physicians, issues to consider include whether debt is stressful, interest rate on loans
