“American Medical News” recently released a news article that emphasized the importance of accuracy in terms of medical data patients research and use in order to find the best patient care to address and resolve injuries and illnesses. The article stated that “following a mandate in the health system reform law, the Centers for Medicare & … [Read more...]
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What does the Future Hold for Radiologists?
It’s no secret that trend in physician services have private practice physicians closing up shop and becoming hospital employees. That trend will likely carry over to physicians specializing in radiology. “Diagnostic Imaging” recently reported that while the future for radiology is bright, that of radiologists might not be. “For radiologists, … [Read more...]
Medication Mistakes Among Top Medical Errors
Among the top errors in medicine are those concerning patients' medications. Mistakes occur when patients misuse prescription medications as well as when they are prescribed the wrong prescriptions by patient care providers. "The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that adverse drug events cause more than 700,000 emergency room … [Read more...]
Hospital Monopolies Drive Up Health Costs
Hospital Monopolies: The Biggest Driver of Health Costs That Nobody Talks About According to a recent post on Forbes.com, the healthcare reform debate revolves around how we pay and sell healthcare and related physician services. Insurers can monitor and restrict physicians from over charging, but are less able to restrict the biggest … [Read more...]
Study Shows Increase in Primary Care Physicians Prescribing Antidepressants
More patient care providers are prescribing antidepressants for symptoms, including headaches, menstrual cramps, and fatigue, as reported in "American Medical News." The study, which was featured in this month’s “Health Affairs,” found that “it is becoming more common for primary care doctors and other non-psychiatrist physicians to prescribe … [Read more...]