Practice Management
Spending Often Persists in High-Cost Medicare-Medicaid Eligible
October 19, 2018More than half of patients who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid and are designated as high-cost in one year remain persistently high-cost over three years.
Trump to Sign Bills Lifting Drug Price 'Gag Orders' on Pharmacists
October 18, 2018Two bills that allow US pharmacists to disclose drug prices to customers to help them save money are expected to be signed today by President Donald Trump.
Aetna-CVS Merger Approved
October 18, 2018A $69 billion merger between health insurer Aetna and pharmacy manager CVS Health has been approved.
Minority Residents Experience Burdens Linked to Race/Ethnicity
October 17, 2018Minority residents describe burdens associated with race/ethnicity, including microaggressions and bias on a daily basis.
Tips Provided for Budgeting in Medical Residency
October 17, 2018Medical residents should start budgeting and save for the future.
Number of Health-Related Data Breaches Increasing
October 10, 2018The number of health data breaches has steadily increased since 2010.
Interviews Can Help Ensure Physician Candidates Fit Culture
October 10, 2018In preparing to interview to hire a new physician, practices must understand their own cultures.
More Non-Elderly Americans Uninsured in 2017 vs 2016
October 09, 2018From 2016 to 2017, there was an increase in the number of uninsured non-elderly Americans.
The Open Access Debate: Should Patients Freely Access Research?
October 09, 2018Patients and their families are advocating for their right to access the latest medical research papers to help find potential treatments and understand health conditions.
Implementing EMRs Affects Time Spent With Patients in Clinic
October 08, 2018Following a six-month learning period to implement an electronic medical recordsystem, outpatient orthopedic clinics return to pre-implementation efficiency, but there may be other lasting effects on productivity.
Physicians Often Don't Address Their Burnout
October 08, 2018More than half of physicians experience burnout, and many do not seek treatment for burnout.
Variations in Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Healthcare Employees Reported
October 05, 2018Wide variations in influenza vaccine coverage have been noted across healthcare personnel based on occupation and worksite.
Business Degree Increasingly Useful for Doctors
October 05, 2018Having a Master of Business Administration degree (M.B.A.) can help doctors with important, practice-related decisions.
Burnout, Career Choice Regret Prevalent in US Residents
October 04, 2018Symptoms of burnout and career choice regret are prevalent among US resident physicians.
Education Can Up Emotional Intelligence in Residents
October 03, 2018Following an educational intervention, residents from pediatrics and med-ped residency programs have an increase in total emotional intelligence.
Some Clinicians, Patients Record Clinic Visits for Patient Use
September 28, 2018A considerable proportion of clinicians and patients report having recorded a clinic visit for the patient's personal use.
Simplifying Medicare Plan Finder Improves Plan Selection
September 28, 2018Simplifying an internet-based decision support tool could result in selection of lower-cost plans.
Practices Should Set Rules for Staff Social Media Use
September 27, 2018Medical practices can take steps to avoid problems related to use of social media by staff members.
Research Links Doctor Burnout to Patient Safety Incidents
September 27, 2018Physician burnout is associated with increased risk of patient safety incidents, poorer quality of care due to low professionalism, and reduced patient satisfaction.
Dozens of Medical Groups Join Forces to Improve Diagnoses
September 27, 2018Every nine minutes, a patient in a U.S. hospital dies because a diagnosis was wrong or delayed -- resulting in 80,000 deaths a year. .
Hospitals Charge 479 Percent of Cost of Drugs on Average
September 26, 2018On average, hospitals mark up drugs by 479 percent of their cost, according to a report from The Moran Company, commissioned by the PhRMA.
Medicaid Expansion Linked to Gains in Insurance Coverage
September 24, 2018Medicaid expansion was associated with gains in insurance among low-income adults with substance use disorders, but corresponding treatment gains were not seen.
Incorporating Guidelines Into Clinical Practice: An Interview With Gary L. LeRoy, MD
September 24, 2018Despite their advantages, many clinicians do not necessarily agree with the centrality or content of CPGs. Others — especially primary care physicians (PCPs) — are overwhelmed by the vast and ever-increasing numbers of guidelines issued by multiple societies.
Residents Should Take Advantage of Paid Time Off
September 24, 2018Although there are many demands on residents, taking advantage of paid vacation time is one of the perks and should be maximized.
Drug Prices Increase More Than Expected After Shortages
September 21, 2018Prices for drugs under shortage increase more than twice as quickly as expected in the absence of a shortage.
Scribes Improve Physician Workflow, Patient Interaction
September 21, 2018Use of medical scribes is associated with decreased physician documentation burden, improved work efficiency, and improved patient interactions.
Situation Framing, Language Can Influence Decision-Making
September 20, 2018How a situation is framed and the language used to describe risks can influence patients' decision-making.
Gains in Insurance Coverage Seen for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Adults
September 19, 2018Lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults report continued problems affording care despite coverage gains offered by the Affordable Care Act.
Residents Working Long Hours Can Increase Alertness
September 18, 2018Medical residents can take steps to maintain their energy and alertness during long shifts.
Medicaid Work Requirements Don't Impact Many Enrollees
September 17, 2018Medicaid work requirements will only impact a small proportion of persons and may only generate minimal savings.
Neurology Advisor Articles
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- Review of Factors Impacting Sport-Related Concussion Headaches
- Anodal tDCS Offers Possible Benefit for Improving Item Recall in Post-Stroke Aphasia
- Hospitalization Tied to Brain Abnormalities in Older Adults
- Spending Often Persists in High-Cost Medicare-Medicaid Eligible
- Skills-Based Intervention Did Not Cut Systolic BP After Stroke, TIA
- High Frequency of Headaches Following Dialysis Associated With BUN and Blood Pressure