Many Patients Using E-Mail As First Method of Provider Contact
Online communications reduced need for phone calls and office visits for many
December 2015 Briefing – Rheumatology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Rheumatology for December 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
AMA: Burnout Is Top Issue for Physicians in 2015
More than half of docs report at least one symptom of burnout; efforts being undertaken to address burnout
Higher Hospital Prices in U.S. ‘Monopoly Markets’
Hospital prices positively associated with indicators of hospital market power
Secukinumab Cuts Symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis
Two trials show benefits for 150 mg subcutaneous secukinumab with IV, subcutaneous loading
FDA Approves Zurampic for the Treatment of Gout
Drug helps control blood levels of uric acid
Combined Patient, Physician Intervention Ups Function in OA
Modest improvement in WOMAC, WOMAC function subscale for patients with hip, knee osteoarthritis
Specific, Consistent ICD-10 Coding Key to Timely Payments
Tips to prevent denials include checking EHR selection against documentation, being specific
Affordable Care Act Has Improved Access to Care, Affordability
However, gaps in access to care and affordability still seen, especially for low-income adults
Industry Outpacing NIH in Funding Research
Analysis finds studies paid for by private sector increasing, while U.S.-sponsored trials decline
