Search results for "Risk Assessment"
Concomitant aspirin common in afib patients taking oral anticoagulants
Concomitant aspirin use appears common in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) who are taking oral anticoagulants and is associated with significantly increased bleeding risk, a new study has found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/07/23/2.htm
23 Jul 2013
Feeding nutrition into your practice
Internists routinely ask patients about smoking and drinking, but should they also ask about eating habits?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/01/nutrition-counseling.htm
1 Jan 2017
Fee schedule updates, penalties explained for 2012
The first of a two-part series outlines changes to the fee schedule update, values for observation services, electronic prescribing and annual wellness visits, including chart-by-chart breakdowns for relative value units.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/01/coding.htm
1 Jan 2012
Osteoporosis screening strategies shown to be generally equal, effective
Several strategies to screen postmenopausal women for osteoporosis are about equally effective, and screening from ages 55 to 80 years was cost-effective, concluded the authors of a modeling study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/12/06/2.htm
6 Dec 2011
Practice Tips: The self-pay conundrum and other tricky HIPAA omnibus requirements
While many of the omnibus changes to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act are subtle and may not require a great deal from a practice, the penalties for noncompliance are severe.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/11/tips.htm
1 Nov 2013
Modeling study suggests diabetes screening cost-effective starting between 30 and 45
Modeling study suggests diabetes screening cost-effective starting between 30 and 45States' medical boards increased disciplinary actions in 2009
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/04/06/1.htm
6 Apr 2010
Keeping practice data electronically secure is important
Data breaches are costly, but there are simple ways to bolster electronic security.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/09/tips.htm
1 Sep 2015
Updating family cancer history may change screening recommendations
Updating patients' family history of cancer during adulthood may lead to changes in recommended cancer screenings, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/07/19/1.htm
19 Jul 2011
What's new in ACP Hospitalist
What's new in ACP Hospitalist and other College publications, including the cover feature on spontaneous awakening trials, coverage of medication discrepancies during the transfer between facilities, and a Success Story about how one hospitalist Web site streamlines signouts. Plus, test yourself with questions on sedation and ventilation excerpted from MKSAP 14.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/10/highlights.htm
1 Oct 2009
USPSTF updates guidance on screening electrocardiography
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently updated its recommendations on screening for coronary heart disease using electrocardiography.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/31/5.htm
31 Jul 2012