Search results for "Medicare"
Type of insulin may affect hypoglycemia rates in older adults with type 2 diabetes, study finds
Risk may be lower with long-acting insulin analogs versus neutral protamine Hagedorn (NPH) insulin.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/03/09/4.htm
9 Mar 2021
Closing the gap on osteoporosis
A new clinical guideline from ACP focuses on pharmacologic treatment of primary osteoporosis or low bone mass to prevent fractures in adults.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/05/closing-the-gap-on-osteoporosis.htm
1 May 2023
Updates to Medicare program change telehealth codes, PQRS
The second of a two-part series outlines changes to telehealth codes for diabetes and the Physician Quality Reporting System.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/02/coding.htm
1 Feb 2012
Be wary of benzodiazepines' side effects
Alternative strategies are increasingly recommended when managing conditions like insomnia and anxiety in elderly patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/02/be-wary-of-benzodiazepines-side-effects.htm
1 Feb 2022
Naloxone coprescribing appears uncommon in patients taking long-term opioids
A retrospective cross-sectional study of U.S. retail pharmacy claims found that 2.3% of long-term opioid therapy episodes included naloxone coprescribing, despite recommendations supporting this practice.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/02/23/5.htm
23 Feb 2021
What this year's Medicare battle portends for health care
The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (H.R. 6331) was a huge victory for ACP and its allies.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/09/washington.htm
1 Sep 2008
Rethinking advance care planning
While more physicians are reporting having conversations about advance care planning with their patients, it's still far from common.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/05/rethinking-advance-care-planning.htm
1 May 2022
Mammography may not benefit healthy women older than age 75
Researchers used Medicare data to examine eight-year follow-up of two screening strategies: continuing annual mammography after a certain age or ceasing to screen.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/02/25/1.htm
25 Feb 2020
Anticoagulants compared for associated risk of hospitalization due to upper GI bleeding
Proton-pump inhibitor cotherapy significantly reduced risk among patients on anticoagulation, a cohort study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/12/11/4.htm
11 Dec 2018
Review Medicare incentive and penalty programs for 2013
Many Medicare programs offer incentives for e-prescribing or quality reporting, or have penalties for failing to comply. Review the many ups and downs of the many programs in place.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/02/coding.htm
1 Feb 2013