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Healio Minute Wednesday, March 6, 2013 Edition: Surveys not so kid friendly, fee-for-service rules outlined, staffing costs analyzed

What just happened in medicine and why do you care?

Five-point survey scale found to be a bit tricky … for those under seven

Healio.com/Pediatrics: Two-step quality-of-life instruments suggested, including choices like “a little,” “some” or “a lot.” Read more.

Fee-for-service reimbursement: The end may be near

Healio.com: Arnold and Porter Attorney Ted Lotchin outlines all the recommendations. Read more.

Xarelto blood thinner rejected again for ACS

Healio.com/Cardiology: FDA requests more data in Janssen’s quest for expanded approval to treat patients with acute coronary syndrome. Read more.

Is your practice overstaffed? Do the numbers

Healio.com/Ophthalmology: But don’t overlook the largest cost of doing business. Read more.

Postpartum anxiety found more common than depression

Healio.com/Psychiatry: Patients likely to need more care, reduce breast-feeding duration. Read more.