Seven Tips Provided for Optimizing Practice Revenue
7 measures identified that demonstrate performance, can indicate opportunities for improvement
Spondyloarthritis Features Can Identify Axial Spondyloarthritis
Presence of one of three features is good way to identify patients with axial spondyloarthritis
Tips Presented for Encouraging Treatment Adherence
Broad approach recommended, which includes patient engagement and addressing barriers
January 2016 Briefing – Rheumatology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Rheumatology for January 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Mobile Texts May Up Adherence to Meds for Chronic Illness
Meta-analysis shows mobile phone text reminders double the odds of medication adherence
Severe Reaction to Pneumococcal Vaccines in Patients With CAPS
Severe local, inflammatory reaction triggered in those with cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes
Demand for Medical Office Space High and Increasing
Vacancy rate for medical office buildings 9.5 percent in third quarter of 2015; lowest since 2007
AMA Highlights Top Four Issues to Promote in State Legislation
Issues include physician-led team-based care, improving patient health, reducing rx drug overdose
Alternative Payment Models Can Help Improve Patient Care
Seven models described that address three physician needs, including ability to deliver high-value service
~1% of Physicians Account for One-Third of Malpractice Claims
A few doctors account for disproportionately large number of paid malpractice claims
