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Prepare for the End of Pandemic Telehealth Waivers
Healthcare providers should take steps now to ensure that the telehealth modalities they use are HIPAA compliant.
Office Dismissal Policy for Families Refusing Vaccines Common
Half of practices report having an office dismissal policy for families refusing vaccine.
The Psychology of Collecting Debt: How to Get Patients to Pay Their Bills
By connecting on a personal level, medical practices may have better results in getting patients to settle their accounts.
Prior Care Experiences Determine Antibiotic Prescribing for Future Acute Respiratory Illness
One potential driver of high antibiotic prescribing rates for acute respiratory infections is patient’s prior care experiences.
Antibiotics May Reduce Efficacy of Hormonal Contraceptives
The efficacy of hormonal contraceptives may be reduced with use of antibiotics.
Protecting Practices From Ransomware
Hackers have penetrated healthcare providers’ computer systems to encrypt information and demand money for its release.
COVID-19: Despite Strict Hygiene, Asymptomatic Transmission Rate High at Skilled Nursing Facility
At a skilled nursing facility in Massachusetts, researchers found an 85% prevalence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus among asymptomatic facility residents.
Evolving Epidemiology of Infective Endocarditis Requires Updated Data
Trends in infective endocarditis microbiology are of clinical concern and require further study and additional data.
Asymptomatic C diff Associated With Pathogen Reservoir, Affecting Carriers, Patients, Employees in ICU
Genomically-confirmed assessments of the risk for CDI found that asymptomatic carriers serve as viral reservoirs in clinical settings.
Clinical Practice Guideline: Treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Pulmonary Disease
New clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease were published by leading respiratory medicine and infectious disease societies.
The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Telehealth
Regulations on telehealth services were rapidly deregulated early into the COVID-19 pandemic, but questions remain about quality of care and patient disparities.
U.S. Must Spend $75 Billion to Improve COVID-19 Testing, Report Says
The United States faces “an impending disaster” from the coronavirus pandemic and should spend $75 billion to improve its diagnostic testing system for COVID-19.
Electronic Health Records Fail to Detect Many Medication Errors
There is wide variation in the safety performance of electronic health record (EHR) systems used in U.S. hospitals.
Roughly 2 Million Americans Buy Prescriptions From Outside the Country
An estimated 1.5 percent of American adults purchase prescription medication from outside of the United States to save money.
ACP: US Response to COVID-19 Identifies Inequalities in Health Care System
The American College of Physicians statement outlines how the “status quo” created health inequalities and prevented the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and outlines steps on how to move forward.
New Guidance for Commencing IBD Treatment During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Patients with IBD should not alter their treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, starting a new treatment regimen should be avoided.
Merck Collaborating on Novel COVID-19 Vaccine, Oral Antiviral
The vaccine candidate is currently in preclinical development with clinical studies expected to begin later this year.
USPSTF: Little Evidence Interventions Prevent Illicit Drug Use in Youth
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that current evidence is inadequate for assessing the balance of benefits and harms of primary care interventions for preventing illicit drug use among children, adolescents, and young adults.
Effects of COVID-19 on Stroke Management in Italy
In light of the changes inflicted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the researchers wished to explore the effects of the pandemic on stroke management during the first month of Italy’s lockdown.
Disparities Identified in Risk of COVID-19 Among Race, Household Income
Researchers sought to identify disparities in risk to prevent, identify, and treat COVID-19-related severe illness and limit diverging outcomes for vulnerable subgroups.
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