- Author: Health Informer
- Filed under: Health News
- Date: Jan 25,2012
Forty-five percent of doctors in small or medium-sized practices report that their practice is doing better this year compared to last according to a survey released today by Practice Fusion, the free, web-based Electronic Medical Record (EMR) company.
The second annual State of the Small Practice report also showed that technology has made things easier for over 60 percent of US medical providers in private practice. Administrative costs, insurance and reimbursement issues continue to be major burdens in a rapidly changing health care climate defined by government reform, technology mandates and an unfavorable nationwide economy.
Key Findings:
- 45 percent of doctors report that their practice is doing better this year compared to last year while 14 percent report that their practice is doing worse and 33 percent report no change.
- In the 2011 State of the Small Practice Survey, only 26 percent reported that their practice was doing better than the year before, while 41 percent reported doing worse. Read the rest of this entry »
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- Author: Health Informer
- Filed under: Health News
- Date: Jan 24,2012
Election Year Politics and Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act Will Play Key Role in the Lives of Older Adults this Year
With Congress back in session and the presidential election year in full swing, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) encourages older adults and their caregivers to advocate for key issues that could greatly affect their lives, and their livelihoods.
While Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security are top priorities, and will likely receive the bulk of media attention, NCOA doesn’t anticipate any significant movement on these issues in 2012.
However, NCOA has developed a list of the top 6 issues that seniors should understand, track, and speak out on in 2012: Read the rest of this entry »
McGraw-Hill announced the launch of Harrison’s for the iPad, the digital edition of the world’s most influential medical textbook, Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, created exclusively for the world’s most sought after tablet computer, the Apple iPad.
Harrison’s for the iPad was developed in partnership with Inkling, creators of the pre-eminent interactive content platform for the iPad. It leverages the mobility, rich media, and processing power of the iPad to enliven its content, improve speed of reference, and expand the learning experience for clinicians and medical students alike.
The iPad’s state-of-the-art platform and high quality screen resolution enabled the Harrison’s team of editors and contributors to create a new dimension of multimedia embedded in the text. Complete with advanced pedagogical tools, Harrison’s for the iPad brings to life the thought-leading clinical authorship and expertise that has been the hallmark of Harrison’s for more than six decades. Read the rest of this entry »
- Author: Health Informer
- Filed under: Health News
- Date: Jan 23,2012
United States military veterans now have the option to use ProventSleep Apnea Therapy, a small, non-invasive nasal device for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Ventus Medical, maker of Provent Therapy, announced the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has granted a multi-year, Federal Supply Schedule contract that would expand access to Provent Therapy among veterans.
It’s estimated more than four million U.S. veterans suffer from OSA, with a 61 percent increase of diagnoses between 2008 and 2010. Experts attribute that to an enhanced awareness of OSA, and exposure to dust and sand in Afghanistan and Iraq which may compromise respiratory health. People with OSA stop breathing multiple times each hour during sleep, often for ten seconds or longer. They frequently don’t recognize the symptoms, but their bed partner complains of loud snoring and long pauses in breathing.
“OSA is a chronic condition creating a significant burden on the Veterans Healthcare System. While continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a safe and effective treatment, a substantial percentage of veterans don’t accept or adhere to this treatment,” said Richard B. Berry, M.D., Professor of Medicine at University of Florida. “There is a great need for access to new, clinically-proven therapies – particularly easy-to-use treatments – for the increasing number of veterans with obstructive sleep apnea.” Read the rest of this entry »