Tag: Health Biz: Misc.
Participation in Meaningful Use Doesn’t Up Quality of Care
Improvement in colorectal cancer screening but not in other quality of care metrics
Structured Rounding Tools Aid Multidisciplinary Rounds
Tools mitigate the effects of disproportionate time allocation per patient and communication breakdowns
Surcharge May Accompany After-Hours Care in Emergency Room
Patients increasingly being charged for overnight visit to the emergency room, urgent care facility
Health Care Provider Burnout Negatively Affects Quality, Safety
Health care provider burnout negatively linked to quality and safety of health care
DEA Announces Critical Changes in Registration Renewal Process
The ability to renew a registration online after the expiration date will no longer be available
Integrated Neurology in Medical Home Cuts Health Care Use
Neurologist integrated and co-located in primary care can reduce unnecessary testing, tertiary consults
Survey IDs Factors Influencing Physician Recruitment
In addition to compensation, factors include opportunities for improved life-work balance
ASN: Multidisciplinary Care Cost-Effective in CKD
Multidisciplinary care costs $24,613 per quality-adjusted life-year gained compared to usual care
Retail Clinics Don’t Reduce ER Visits for Minor Ailments
Many patients still rely on the emergency department for help with minor health problems
Median Medicare Payment $171K Per Dermatologist in 2013
Mean reimbursement of $78 per unit for evaluation and management, $457 per unit for Mohs
