Healio Minute Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 Edition: Many physicians fail to test for HCV, illustrated cards promote drug decisions, ED payments may rise under Affordable Care Act

What just happened in medicine and why do you care?

Hepatitis C screenings lag despite new CDC guidelines

Healio.com/Infectious Disease: One analysis reveals only 2% of recommended population was screened, with 13% testing positive for HCV. Read more.

Illustrated cards succeed in promoting shared decision making on medications

Healio.com/Rheumatology: Physicians show the illustrated cards to juvenile idiopathic arthritis patients and their families and ask which topic they want to discuss first. Read more.

Higher ED reimbursements predicted under Affordable Care Act

Healio.com/Orthopedics: Analysis of three major patient groups anticipates that payments may increase for emergency department outpatient visits. Read more.

Accuracy of King-Devick sideline concussion test verified

Healio.com/Optometry: Screening requires eye movements, language function and attention for performance. Read more.

Malaria cases in US hit 40-year high

Healio.com/Infectious Disease: Nearly all cases were acquired overseas; CDC urges travelers to first consult with health care providers. Read more.