Practice Management News

Physicians who were notified that a patient of theirs had died of an overdose and received a plan with guidance on what to do in the future were less likely to prescribe opioids, a study showed.

A 55-year-old man new to the area presents to the ED complaining of excruciating left flank pain that radiates into his scrotum. He noted blood in the urine this morning and became worried enough to seek emergency care.

Middle-aged women who consumed higher amounts of protein, particularly from plants, were more likely to have healthier aging and develop fewer chronic diseases, a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found.

Primary care providers are on the front lines of diagnosing and treating anorexia nervosa — a particularly complex eating disorder, according to experts.

In this edition, FDA places hold on cell therapy trial after patient death, selpercatinib delivers superior outcomes and more.

CMS has finalized a new final rule that aims to shorten prior authorization timelines and streamline processes to remove barriers to patient care, according to a press release.

Gabapentinoid use was associated with severe exacerbation among users with COPD, supporting warnings from regulatory agencies about potentially serious adverse effects of the drugs, according to researchers.

The number of scooter-related injuries in the United States nearly tripled from 2016 to 2020, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

An increase in symptoms of depression was linked to a small increase in weight among adults with overweight or obesity, according to a recent study in PLOS One.

WAILEA, Hawaii — Health care law trends in 2023 were telehealth, whistleblowers, physician referrals and a more intense focus on compliance by providers and practices, according to a law expert speaking at Hawaiian Eye/Retina 2024.