Search results for "Risk Assessment"
Current cholesterol cutpoints may be inaccurate in high-risk patients, study finds
Current guideline-based treatment cutpoints using non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C) may not be accurate for risk stratification and lipid-lowering therapy, especially in high-risk patients, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/08/27/4.htm
27 Aug 2013
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
Now begin the nuts and bolts of health care reform
The American College of Physicians begins an educational campaign to introduce health care reform to its members.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/06/washington.htm
1 Jun 2010
Diabetes debates defy easy resolution
An ever-changing knowledge base without clear consensus makes diabetes management especially challenging.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/09/diabetes.htm
1 Sep 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
Primary care doctors do limited screening for misuse of long-term opioids
Primary care physicians' adoption of opioid risk reduction strategies is limited, even in treatment of patients at increased risk of misuse, a new study has found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/30/1.htm
30 Aug 2011
Few high-quality guidelines exist for prescribing opioids
Few high-quality guidelines exist for prescribing opioids to treat chronic pain, a review found, noting that there was at least consensus among guidelines on ways to mitigate opioid-related risks.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/12/1.htm
12 Nov 2013
CONFERENCE COVERAGE Information plus documentation a must for informed ...
sioned in the Centers for Disease Controland Prevention’s Interim Guidance onHealth Risk. ... visits. The College strongly recommendedthat the health risk assessment shouldreceive additional RVUs because of theadditional work and practice expense it willrequire.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/01/acpi-201201-coding_t4.pdf
19 Dec 2011
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT As always, the Medicare program hassome changes ...
Annual wellness visitsMedicare beneficiaries likely will need. assistance from physician office staff incompleting the health risk assessment envi-.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/01/acpi-201201-coding_t1.pdf
19 Dec 2011