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Technology
Controlled substances account for 11% of all prescriptions, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration. For many physicians, maintaining two prescribing systems and workflows—a paper-based one for controlled substances and an electronic one for everything else—has been a significant obstacle to the broad adoption of e-prescriptions (eRx) and the rapid identification of prescription drug abusers who are stockpiling potentially addictive Schedule II drugs. Read about how a new product from DrFirst meets the necessary requirements for e-prescribing, which should make the process easier for you—and prescription abuse more difficult for patients. » More |
Health Law & Policy
More affordable medications, courtesy of Medicare Part D, mean that more elderly adults now receive care in your office instead of in more costly hospitals and nursing homes, a new study suggested. See what effect that has had on care as well as cost. » More
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Opponents of Medicare's sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula are hoping their YouTube video goes viral. The American Academy of Family Physicians and 10 other physician-led groups released the YouTube video as part of a coordinated effort to infect Congress with the desire to eliminate the SGR in any deficit-reduction plan. Here's a preview. » More
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Practice Finance
More than 90% of medical practices responding to a recent survey said that it would be "very" or "extremely" burdensome to meet the requirements of the proposed "accounting of disclosures" rule. Read more to find out what several associations are suggesting in place of that rule. » More |
Practice Management
More than 70% of primary care and multispecialty practices are on the path to becoming Patient-Centered Medical Homes, according to a new study, and some new technology is helping them gather the patient information they need to achieve that status. Learn about some products that can help your practice conduct affordable patient surveys. » More |
Liability & Risk Management
The effort to cap medical malpractice judgments in North Carolina looked like a lost cause when Gov. Beverly Perdue vetoed the bill, but the state House of Representatives overrode her veto to limit noneconomic damages to $500,000 for a negligent physician. Some 30 states have some form of malpractice caps, but legal challenges abound. » More |
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