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gloStream selects ABILITY Network to provide direct communication protocol for its EMR Products

Healthcare IT News Press Releases — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:05:06 +0100

ABILITY Network Inc™, the nation’s largest and most secure web-based health network, announced today that gloStream has selected ABILITY’s DirectABILITY for secure and direct communications transport. DirectABILITY will be integrated into gloEMR, gloStream’s flagship electronic medical record solution, as well as gloSuite, gloStream’s integrated EMR and practice management offering. The end result will be seamless workflow efficiency for end-users to securely exchange health information data with patients and other healthcare professionals and entities. read more (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases)

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Most GP Complaints Resolved Locally, UK

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:00:00 +0100

According to an analysis of complaints in the latest edition of inpractice, the Medical Defense Union's journal that appears twice a year and is aimed at GP practice manager members covering topics like complaints, RCN indemnity changes and dealing with estranged parents, over 90% of 2,410 complaints made by GP members in the year April 2009/2010 seem to have been resolved locally. According to the MDU, this quota represents a great achievement made by practice managers who frequently take a lead in managing complaints... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Greenway set for IPO

Healthcare IT News — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:57:17 +0100

Facebook's expected IPO filing may be the talk of Wall Street this week, but electronic health records and practice management firm Greenway Medical Technologies is set to make some waves of its own with an $80 million initial public offering set for Thursday. read more (Source: Healthcare IT News)

Vendor Notebook: McKesson helps tackle ICD-10

Healthcare IT News — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:39:41 +0100

McKesson has announced an ICD-10 Transition Service that takes a three-step approach to help organizations move to the new coding system, regardless of their information systems vendor. The service starts with a readiness assessment, to compare the provider’s current technology, processes and operations to what is needed under ICD-10. Based on this analysis, a customized roadmap is developed. McKesson continues to provide support throughout the ICD-10 transition to ensure that new systems and services are deployed to meet the requirements. read more (Source: Healthcare IT News)

DrBicuspid.com Announces Winners of 2012 Dental Excellence Awards

PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:33:34 +0100

The Dental Excellence Awards categories range from Most Influential Dental Researcher to Best Practice Management Consultant and Best New Diagnostic Device.(PRWeb January 24, 2012)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/1/prweb9134475.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)

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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:26:19 +0100

Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology is the go-to resource on a broad spectrum of themes in clinical gastroenterology and hepatology. The official clinical practice journal of the AGA Institute brings you the best original research in the field with a unique combination of reviews, editorials, podcasts, video abstracts, and outcomes research—all supporting clinical practice. Articles on education, policy, and practice management highlight issues pertinent to clinicians. (Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology)

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Choosing the Right Technology Match for Your Medical Practice

Physicians Practice — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0100

Why finding the perfect EHR or practice management system for your medical practice is like “The Dating Game.” (Source: Physicians Practice)

North American Partners in Anesthesia to Unite With Anesthesiologists and Practice Administrators at ASA Practice Management 2012

Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:08:00 +0100

MELVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 25, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA), the largest anesthesia management company in the United States, will be amongst ASA members and practice managers as an exhibitor at the ASA Practice Management Conference. The event is taking place January 27 -- 29, 2012 at Buena Vista Palace in Orlando, FL. (Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE))

Upstate makes health records digital, accessible

SUNY Upstate Medical — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:22:03 +0100

Upstate University Hospital outpatients will be able to access their own health records, request medical appointments from their home computer or smartphone through a new, confidential electronic medical records (EMR) and practice management system. (Source: SUNY Upstate Medical)

Tech Q&A: Spreadsheets help review billing software options

Modern Medicine — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Price, ease of integration and more come into play when considering updating your practice management system. You'll need a way to compare the many options and variables. (Source: Modern Medicine)

Story opportunities at Internal Medicine 2012 in New Orleans

EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

(American College of Physicians) Internal Medicine 2012, the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Physicians, is full of story opportunities for health care journalists. Don't miss the opportunity to report on the largest medical specialty organization and the second-largest physician group in the United States. More than 250 sessions provide comprehensive coverage of internal medicine, its subspecialties, and issues in practice management and health care policy. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)

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Practice management companies look to ACOs for growth

American Medical News - BUSINESS — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:45:21 +0100

The publicly traded companies intend to keep expanding into various parts of hospital-based medicine. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)

Variations in Physician Recommendations for Surgery After Diagnosis of a High-Risk Lesion on Breast Core Needle Biopsy

American Journal of Roentgenology — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION. Our opinion is that neither recommendation, surgical excision or follow-up, is well substantiated in the literature and that our ignorance is not serving the needs of women worldwide. The time is now for a prospective trial. (Source: American Journal of Roentgenology)

Iasis chooses NextGen for revenue cycle management

CMIO.net: The News Weekly for Health IT Executives — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:06:09 +0100

NextGen Healthcare has entered into an agreement with Iasis Healthcare, which will allow the Franklin, Tenn.-based 19-hospital healthcare network to deploy the revenue cycle management products NextGen Practice Management and NextGen Practice Solutions. (Source: CMIO.net: The News Weekly for Health IT Executives)

NextGen Practice Solutions to support IASIS Healthcare’s technology adoption and continued business growth

Healthcare IT News Press Releases — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:40:56 +0100

NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Quality Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: QSII) and a leading provider of healthcare information systems and connectivity solutions, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with IASIS Healthcare® LLC for the deployment of NextGen Practice Management and its full-service revenue cycle management (RCM) offering, NextGen Practice Solutions. read more (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases)

How to conquer clutter in your physician office

American Medical News - BUSINESS — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0100

Practice Management - A column about keeping your practice in good health (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)

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EHR Implementation: What You Need to Know from A-Z

American Academy of Neurology — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:29:00 +0100

Practice management webinar on February 7 will help you navigate the electronic health record (EHR) selection and implementation process and earn 1.5 CME credits. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)

AMA Unveils Improved Practice Management Website

Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:40:00 +0100

CHICAGO, Jan. 11, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Medical Association (AMA) today unveiled a redesigned website for its Practice Management Center, featuring a new layout that is easier to navigate and faster to use. The improved website offers physicians easy access to the AMA's wealth of resources, tools and guidance for enhancing the operation of a medical practice. "About 7,000 monthly visitors access the Practice Management Center website for valuable resources designed to help physicians more efficiently and effectively manage their practices," said AMA President Peter Carmel, M.D. "With that level of interest it is critical to make sure the AMA's tools are easy-to-find when physicians need them." The AMA's Practice Management Center was created in 2006 and has developed ...

"Side-by-side" alliances may add financial stability to practices

American Medical News - BUSINESS — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0100

Practice Management - A column about keeping your practice in good health (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)

MedTech Media Announces the Launch of PhysBizTech

Healthcare IT News Press Releases — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:05:16 +0100

MedTech Media, publisher of the award-winning brands Healthcare IT News and Healthcare Finance News, announced today that it will launch PhysBizTech, a multi-platform, online publication for small and medium sized physician group practices on February 1, 2012. PhysBizTech will help physicians and practice managers leverage technology to make the most of business and clinical opportunities in the 21st century. read more (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases)

Favorable OIG advisory opinion enables transaction-based pricing for the exchange of health information

Healthcare IT News Press Releases — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:02:02 +0100

athenahealth, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATHN), a leading provider of cloud-based practice management, electronic health record (EHR), and care coordination services to medical groups, today announced that it proactively sought and subsequently received a favorable Advisory Opinion from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG) relating to its athenaCoordinator SM service offering, in which it would provide an order transmission and coordination service to health care professionals using a transaction-based pricing model. read more (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases)

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ICU Workers Commonly Perceive Care As Inappropriate

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:00:00 +0100

According to a study in the December issue of JAMA, a survey of nurses and physicians in intensive care units (ICUs) in Europe and Israel suggested that the perception of inappropriate care was common, for example, excess intensity of care for a patient, and that these perceptions were linked to inadequate communication, decision sharing, and job autonomy. Background information in the article states that: "Clinicians perceive the care they provide as inappropriate when they feel that it clashes with their personal beliefs and/or professional knowledge... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Ethics Manual Examines Emerging Issues In Medical Ethics - American College Of Physicians

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0100

The sixth edition of The American College of Physicians (ACP) Ethics Manual has been published as an addition to the current issue of Annals of Internal Medicine, ACP's leading journal. The aim of the manual is to help the way ethical decisions in clinical teaching, practice, and medical research are made. Furthermore, the manual outlines and explains fundamental ethics principles, in addition to the role physicians play in society and with colleagues. The manual is available online at http://www.annals.org... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

IHM merger to support practice managers

Management in Practice — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:23:00 +0100

Institute of Commissioning Professionals merger with Institute of Healthcare Management 'will benefit' practice managers (Source: Management in Practice)

ManagementPlus contributes $140,000 in EHR software to People’s Health Clinic in Park City

Healthcare IT News Press Releases — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:34:51 +0100

More than 9,000 office visits to the People’s Health Clinic (PHC) in Park City, Utah, in 2012 will use the latest in Electronic Health Record (EHR) technology, thanks to a holiday donation of $140,000 in practice management software from ManagementPlus. ManagementPlus’ EHR 5.0 software will now assist the clinic’s staff and volunteer doctors in providing care to uninsured patients in Utah’s Summit and Wasatch counties. read more (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases)

Innovation in Health Care: Time for a Gut Check

Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:31:58 +0100

Over the past several decades, advances in science and technology have yielded great strides in our ability to treat major medical conditions such as heart disease and cancer. The genesis of many of these technologies has been innovative biopharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostic start-up companies often formed by physicians and researchers within academic medical institutions and hospitals. (Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology)

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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:31:58 +0100

2011 Hut, Hut, Hut! Huddling With Residents for Efficiency, Education, Happines, and Maybe Even Extra $$$ (David Baltierra MD)

Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

2011 Hot Topics Session Huddling with nursing and clinical staff is an established principle to improve efficiency and care quality as part of the Patient-centered Medical Home. Resident participation in huddles provides increased interaction with staff and improves office flow and scheduling. Residents acquire a practical skill that they can incorporate into their practice immediately. The huddle provides residents and staff teaching in anticipatory guidance, chronic disease management, and preventive care. It allows the preceptor to manage the flow of patients and residents during the session. Use of the huddle allows for enhanced education, increased satisfaction with precepting, and may generate additional revenue through teaching of practice management and coding principles and ident...

Costco begins selling EMRs

American Medical News - BUSINESS — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:59:56 +0100

The discount warehouse's offer follows an unsuccessful attempt by Sam's Club to enter the practice management market. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)

Using time as currency can help practices care for the uninsured

American Medical News - BUSINESS — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +0100

Practice Management - A column about keeping your practice in good health (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)

Free January 10 Practice Webinar Examines 2012 Physician Fee Schedule

American Academy of Neurology — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:29:00 +0100

AAN neurologists and practice managers should attend the Academy’s free practice management webinar, “Decoding the 2012 Physician Fee Schedule: Changes That Impact Neurology.” (Source: American Academy of Neurology)

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Greenway, Dell partner on cloud-based hosting

Healthcare IT News — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:09:09 +0100

Greenway Medical Technologies has tapped Dell to help it offer its EHR, practice management and interoperability solution, PrimeSUITE 2011, as a hosted technology for physician practices. Greenway officials say Dell will help offer its customers secure, compliant connectivity that meets HIPAA requirements, enhanced by the efficiency and scaling advantages of hosting technology. Dell's cloud-based health information technology solutions simplify information access, management and archiving for medical professionals and healthcare organizations. read more (Source: Healthcare IT News)

New year, new concerns: How to set medical practice goals for 2012

American Medical News - BUSINESS — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +0100

Practice Management - A column about keeping your practice in good health (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)

Asymptomatic third molars

American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

In the July Point/Counterpoint articles regarding evaluation and management of asymptomatic third molars, Dr Kandasamy made a strong assertion that the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons’ (AAOMS) new guidelines for the extraction of asymptomatic third molars might be based more on a practice management decision rather than a biologic one (Kandasamy S. Evaluation and management of asymptomatic third molars: watchful monitoring is a low-risk alternative to extraction. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2011;140:11-7). I have been a member of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) for 50 years and have never observed the orthodontic specialty to make policy based on anything less than what was best for the patient. I would assume that the AAOMS operates under the s...

A survey on the performance of chiropractors graduated from Brazilian universities in the role of practice managers

Clinical Chiropractic — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Objective: To study chiropractors graduated in Brazil in the role of practice managers. Methods: A standardized questionnaire with 31 multiple-choice questions and one open-end question was created, with a focus on understanding the factors that interfere with the opening of a chiropractic practice and challenges faced by those professionals to keep their practice active, as well as to verify possible factors related to a successful practice. This instrument was formatted to the program Google Docs and sent by electronic mail to the total population of chiropractors graduated from Brazilian university level chiropractic courses (n=341). Further electronic messages and telephone calls were made to ensure the largest response rate possible. (Source: Clinical Chiropractic)

[Orthodontic treatment in adults with compromised periodontium: biomechanical principles and clinical applications].

L' Orthodontie Francaise — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:12:48 +0100

[Orthodontic treatment in adults with compromised periodontium: biomechanical principles and clinical applications]. Orthod Fr. 2011 Dec;82(4):321-9 Authors: Cacciafesta V, Luebberink G, Kanter D Abstract In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of adults receiving comprehensive orthodontic treatment. In clinical practice, management of adults may be somewhat different than for most adolescents. Adults are more likely than adolescents to have dentitions that have undergone some degree of mutilation over time, which may necessitate alterations in the treatment strategy. Excessive wear, missing and compromised teeth are some of the differences observed. For adult patients who have experienced bone and attachment los...

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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:23:44 +0100

Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology is the go-to resource on a broad spectrum of themes in clinical gastroenterology and hepatology. The official clinical practice journal of the AGA Institute brings you the best original research in the field with a unique combination of reviews, editorials, podcasts, video abstracts, and outcomes research–all supporting clinical practice. Articles on education, policy, and practice management highlight issues pertinent to clinicians. (Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology)

Introduction

Seminars in Orthodontics — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:13:29 +0100

If only I could just focus on treating patients and not have to worry about managing and marketing my practice, I would be so much happier. Virtually every orthodontist has had thoughts like this, particularly during the difficult economic times we have been going through during the last couple of years. The purpose of this issue of Seminars in Orthodontics is to help the practicing orthodontist to successfully address the most common issues in the management and marketing of the orthodontic practice today. To achieve this goal, the guest editors have brought together a wide variety of the country's best-known and experienced experts, both practice management consultants and practicing orthodontists, to provide advice, suggestions, and guidelines that may aid the orthodontist in successfu...

The Financial and Performance Monitors Orthodontists Should Use to Understand the Status and Performance of Their Practice

Seminars in Orthodontics — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:13:29 +0100

Flying an airplane without instruments is sometimes called “flying by the seat of your pants.” Although it is possible to fly this way, it is not the most effective and safe way to fly, especially over long distances. Managing a practice “by the seat of your pants” is also possible, but it is not the most effective and efficient practice management philosophy as a long-term approach. Present-day orthodontists must pay the same attention to the performance of the practice as is paid to clinical treatment protocols. This vital monitoring information must be carefully linked to other practice management systems, such as the practice budget, practice goals, staff training, employee performance reviews, salaries, and incentive bonuses. (Source: Seminars in Orthodontics)

Vitera Healthcare Solutions adds 6 ambulatory practices to cloud-based Intergy On-Demand

Healthcare IT News Press Releases — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:08:33 +0100

Vitera Healthcare Solutions today announced that it will provide electronic health records (EHR) and practice management solutions to six additional healthcare facilities throughout the United States through its cloud-based Vitera Intergy On-Demand. No read more (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases)

McKenzie Management Launches New Viva Learning™ Website for Practice...

PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:52:56 +0100

McKenzie Management has joined the Viva Learning™ Network through the launch of its new e-learning website, Practice Management Learning.(PRWeb November 17, 2011)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011vivalearning/11vivalearning/prweb8969404.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)

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Medical Practice Integration: Going Big in Private Practice

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:47:57 +0100

Historically, gastroenterologists entered into solo, small group, or academic practices. The current economic environment and looming regulatory mandates have led to gastroenterologists integrating into large, single-specialty groups to acquire costly practice infrastructure, gain negotiating leverage with health plans, promote high-quality care, and benefit from professional practice management. Individual gastroenterologists must assess whether a large practice will meet their personal goals, financial needs, and professional visions. The decision to integrate into a large practice will also be affected by local practice patterns and regulatory issues. For these and other reasons, gastroenterologists are going big in private practice. (Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North ...

Rusk Experts Present At American Association Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Meeting

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0100

Experts from Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center are presenting research and clinical insight into complex medical rehabilitation, the treatment of traumatic brain injuries and the integration of handheld technologies into practice management at the American Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) Annual Meeting in Orlando, November 17-20, 2011... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Medical Management Professionals to Show New Practice Management Software

Diagnostic Imaging — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0100

Billing and practice management provider Medical Management Professionals Inc. will highlight at RSNA 2011 two new technologies aimed at improving the way practices communicate and exchange data. (Source: Diagnostic Imaging)

Rusk experts present at American Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation meeting

EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100

(NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine) Experts from Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center will present research and clinical insight into complex medical rehabilitation, the treatment of traumatic brain injuries and the integration of handheld technologies into practice management at the American Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) Annual Meeting in Orlando, Nov. 17-20, 2011. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)

What to Do With My Ambulatory Surgery Center

Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Podcast interview: www.gastro.org/cghpodcast. Also available on iTunes. (Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology)

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What can a practice do when a patient harasses a staffer?

American Medical News - BUSINESS — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0100

Practice Management - A column about keeping your practice in good health (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)

Bonus for practice managers as salaries increase

Management in Practice — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:30:00 +0100

Practice managers' basic pay rose by 3% this year, with partners earning "substantially" more (Source: Management in Practice)

GMS contract changes 2012/13, CQC registration and developing provider organisations

NHS Networks — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Speakers include Dr Phil Yates, chair of GP Care UK, on how practices can work successfully with each other and the acute sector to deliver new services; Mark Wilson, PCC and DH adviser, on the implications of the GMS changes; and Chris Locke from Nottinghamshire LMC on the advantages of federated buying. The event in London on 17 November is free to attend for PCC subscribers. A limited number of free places is also available to GPs and practice managers, using the booking code WIPNW. (Source: NHS Networks)

Views of patients and general dental practitioners on the organizational aspects of a general dental practice

Health Expectations — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusions The results of this study could be used on a policy level for the development of guidelines and on a practice level for individual GDPs to adjust practice management to the preferences of patients. (Source: Health Expectations)

Study Finds Bundling Payments To Cut Health Costs Proves Difficult To Achieve

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0100

While there is considerable interest in bundling payments to health care providers to encourage them to cut costs, putting the strategy into practice is proving to be more difficult than anticipated. That's the lesson being drawn from a new RAND Corporation study that examined the first three years of a major effort designed to test the bundled payment approach to health care financing. Under bundled payments, doctors, hospitals and other health providers share one fee for treating all aspects of a procedure such as a hip replacement or a chronic disease such as diabetes... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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Sloppy recordkeeping can lead practices to trouble with OSHA

American Medical News - BUSINESS — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0100

Practice Management - A column about keeping your practice in good health (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)

Venous leg ulcers and the impact of compression bandaging.

British Journal of Nursing — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Venous leg ulcers and the impact of compression bandaging. Br J Nurs. 2011 Nov 24-Dec 7;20(21):1360-4 Authors: Todd M Abstract Venous leg ulcers are a major health issue in terms of financial burden to the NHS, nurses' input, and physical, psychological and social impact to the patient. The best practice management of leg ulcers is the application of high compression, which is a complex task and requires substantial skill and knowledge. Healing and recurrence rates are poor in some cases and this adds to the physical and psychosocial impact, as well as the financial burden. Many of the sequelae of ulceration hinder patients' ability to tolerate treatment. Nurses must acknowledge the difficulties patients face and become skilled in holistic assessment, care planning and the ...

Web based diabetes care planning - sociotechnical barriers to implementation in general practice.

Australian Family Physician — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100

Discussion Implementers had significant insight into the sociotechnical barriers to diabetes web based care planning in general practice. Future research should examine the roles of the stakeholders involved in determining standards and the interoperability of systems. PMID: 22059224 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian Family Physician)

What Are the Implications of Accountable Care Organizations for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Practices?

PM and R — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100

The goal of delivering quality health care at a lower overall cost through accountable care organizations (ACO) as described as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA) has gained momentum among payers, providers, and the public. The concept includes developing an organization that provides incentives for quality care while lowering the overall cost of the care. If the goals are met, then both providers and payers would be able to share in the financial savings produced by the lower health care costs achieved while improving the quality of care delivered. (Source: PM and R)

Impacting Canadian public health nurses' job satisfaction.

Canadian Journal of Public Health — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: Despite being an important practice factor, this is the first study to reveal the negative influence of PHNs' autonomy when in interaction with an excessive workload. Significant workload findings and the presence of generational differences suggest the need for development of workload measurement tools and public health human resource strategies tailored to a multi-generational workforce. PMID: 22164552 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health)

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