May 2015 Briefing – Rheumatology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Rheumatology for May 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
AMA: Physicians Driving the Slowing of Health Care Costs
Physicians' spending grew more slowly over 2003 to 2013 than hospital and clinical spending
DXA Screening Found to Be Underused and Overused
Researchers find patients at highest risk for fractures often miss out on tests
Antiatherosclerotic Activity ID’d for MTX, Adalimumab in RA
Activity may be mediated by effects on lipoprotein functions, macrophage metabolism
Caution Urged When Using EHR Shortcut Features
Information should be checked and updated to avoid cloning and up-coding
AMA: Avoiding Distress in Medical School
Drivers of distress include unsupportive learning environment, mistreatment, debt
Front Desk Staff Has Key Role in Managing Practice Cash Flow
Tips to implement include verification of insurance status, collection at time of service, ease of payment
Large Practices Focused on Small Selection of EHR Products
Sixty percent of responses from clinicians in large practices were from users of 10 EHR products
Adherence to Mediterranean Diet Not Linked to Risk of RA
No significant association between Med diet and risk of RA in two large cohorts of U.S. women
Pain Med Rx + Medical Cannabis Doesn’t Seem to Up Abuse Risk
But researchers say doctors should be kept informed of dual usage
