It is estimated that childhood cancer forms less than 1% of all cancers diagnosed every year. According to the American Cancer Society, a lot of progress has been made in treating pediatric cancer. Long-term survival is now expected of most … Continue reading
Read MoreResearchers have found that repeated blows to the heads of athletes may be associated with changes in brain white matter, and may also be linked to reduced cognition even if those impacts do not cause concussion. A study on athletes involved in contact sports vs. athletes participating in noncontact sports over a season revealed a small increase in diffusivity in the white matter. Continue reading
Read MoreA new study published in JAMA Dermatology Journal says that dermatologists have a great role to play in preventing misdiagnosis of cellulitis and overuse of antibiotics. As per the study, primary care, urgent care, hospitalist and emergency physicians often lack … Continue reading
Read MoreWhen EMR (electronic medical record) was first introduced there was a belief that it would replace traditional medical transcription services. However, though EMR promotes a more structured and streamlined documentation process, physicians are finding it difficult to enter data into the system, especially during the patient encounter. Continue reading
Read MoreOn February 26, 2014, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear signed into law Senate Bill 7 (SB7), expanding the prescribing authority of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in Kentucky. The law puts a program in place to allow KY nurse practitioners to … Continue reading
Read MoreThe US healthcare system is undergoing a massive transformation as paper-based medical charts give way to electronic health records (EHR). After nearly 25 years of using paper charts, physicians have widely started accepting the use of Electronic Health Records (EHR). … Continue reading
Read MoreChiropractors should understand the major chiropractic documentation requirements for Medicare as Medicare Part B covers chiropractic care under very limited circumstances such as: the treatment must be medically necessary while formally prescribed by a physician and the care must be provided by a Medicare-certified chiropractor. Coverage is given only to chiropractic treatment that involves the manipulation of the spine in order to correct a subluxation (a bone that is out of position in the spine). Though Medicare Part C Medicare Advantage managed care plan may cover slightly broader chiropractic treatment than Part B, a chiropractic service provided would be reimbursable through Medicare only if the documentation shows clinical necessity for that service. Continue reading
Read MorePatient-centered care (sharing the management of an illness between the patient and the doctor) in general is very important for effective healthcare as it will increase adherence to management protocols, reduce morbidity and improve the quality of life of patients. … Continue reading
Read MoreA workforce study of rheumatology in the U.S. was conducted recently and it was revealed that the high demand for rheumatology services will cause a shortage of rheumatologists in the next several decades. A group of American researchers administered a … Continue reading
Read MoreMedical transcription involves the creation of accurate transcripts from the recorded notes of physicians. The transcription process is critical to maintain clear records of a patient’s medical history. These reports help the doctor review the patient’s condition as well as prescribe further treatment.
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