Search results for "Rehabilitation"
Major medical societies update performance measures for coronary artery disease, hypertension
New performance measures for adults with coronary artery disease and hypertension are meant to provide a patient-centered focus and give practitioners and institutions tools to measure and improve care quality.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/14/2.htm
14 Jun 2011
Nerve blockade most effective option for managing pain after hip fracture
Nerve blockade is the most effective option for managing pain after hip fracture, according to a review funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/05/17/5.htm
17 May 2011
Internists don't need to defer treating pain
Pain is one of the most common symptoms seen by primary care physicians, but it can be the most difficult to handle. Chronic pain often requires time-intensive, complex regimens that call for careful management and monitoring, which is not easy to achieve in a busy primary care practice.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/05/pain.htm
1 May 2011
Treatment guidelines offered for painful diabetic neuropathy
New expert guidelines on treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy have evaluated the evidence base and identified some recommended medications.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/04/19/1.htm
19 Apr 2011
An easy screen for an overlooked disease
Despite poor awareness and a lack of training on handling peripheral artery disease, internists can and should be able to recognize the symptoms and manage 95% of cases. Experts advise how to diagnose and treat the condition.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/04/PAD.htm
1 Apr 2011
Updated performance measures released on cardiac rehab referral
CMS to hold call on reporting provision of Affordable Care Act
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/09/14/4.htm
14 Sep 2010
MKSAP Quiz: multiple sclerosis
Updated performance measures released on cardiac rehab referral
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/09/14/3.htm
14 Sep 2010
Claims coding edits target improper payments, errors
Knowing the ins and outs of claims coding edits speeds reimbursement, but they are tricky even for experienced office staffers. Learn how to do them properly, and what resources exist to help.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/09/coding.htm
1 Sep 2010
Rehab with optional later knee surgery works for ACL tears
Routine, opt-out HIV tests detect modestly more cases
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/07/27/4.htm
27 Jul 2010
MKSAP Quiz: generalized malaise and fatigue
Rehab with optional later knee surgery works for ACL tears
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/07/27/3.htm
27 Jul 2010