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Medical Information Websites: Does It Help or Hurt Patient Care

WEBToday, patients can access health information in a number of ways, including 1: Health care professionals (physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other …

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Patient Sues Clinician for Privacy Violation After Practice Responds …

WEBPatient privacy is an extremely important, yet poorly understood, issue. When the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) went into …

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Proposed HIPAA Changes Promise to Improve Health Care Delivery

WEBThe Office for Civil Rights in the US Department of Health and Human Services announced proposed changes to strengthen patients’ rights to access their …

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Safe Social Media Use: A Clinician's Guide

WEBTechnology, including social media, continues to shape modern healthcare. According to the results of a survey of 4000 physicians in 2013, 65% reported using …

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Healthcare Policy News & Updates Health Care Reform Articles

WEBLatest healthcare policy news and updates about health care reform, affordable care act, news from the FDA and more. Stay current on healthcare policy …

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100 Years of Healthcare: What's the Biggest Change

WEB100 Years of Healthcare: What’s the Biggest Change? July 30, 2014. Experts weigh in on the biggest trends that have emerged during the past century. …

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The MPR Drug Reference Database for Healthcare Practitioners

WEBMPR remains a leading authority in prescribing information for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare practitioners. Our drug …

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Patient Medical Fact Sheets Healthcare Disorders & Disease

WEBSunburn Patient Information Fact Sheet. Sunburn is the reddening of the skin when exposed to the sun or other ultraviolet light. Too much UVA exposure can …

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ADA Releases Updated Guidelines for Diabetes Management

WEBDecember 11, 2023. Additional recommendation on the use of obesity medications in diabetes patients is provided in the updated guidelines. The American Diabetes …

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Skyrizi Approved for Moderately to Severely Active Crohn Disease

WEBIn the FORTIFY study, results showed that 57% and 48% of patients treated with Skyrizi 360mg achieved clinical remission and endoscopic response, respectively, …

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FDA Clears Rapid, Point-of-Care Test to Detect Chlamydia, …

WEBAugust 12, 2019. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510 (k) clearance to binx io (binx health) for women’s health, a molecular point-of-care diagnostic testing …

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FDA-Approved Q-Pad Test System Uses Menstrual Blood to …

WEBThe kit is intended for the collection of menstrual blood samples by individuals 18 years of age and older using the Q-Pad. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) …

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ADA Report Sheds Light on Financial Burden Associated With …

WEBThe direct medical costs associated with diabetes increased by 7% from $287.0 billion in 2017 to $306.6 billion in 2022.

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FDA Clears Smart Toilet Seat for Heart Health Monitoring

WEBThe toilet seat-based monitoring system measures heart rate and blood oxygenation. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Casana’s Heart Seat …

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Insurance Reimbursement Challenges for Physicians

WEBFor most Americans, access to beneficial health care is primarily dependent upon insurance reimbursement. However, despite the importance of these payments for …

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FDA Expands Use of Bioelectronic Device ClearUp to Include Sinus …

WEBMarch 24, 2021. The bioelectronic device was previously approved for treating sinus pain due to allergic rhinitis. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the …

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Physician Fined for HIPAA Violation After Refusing to Provide …

WEBAnn W. Latner, JD. |. October 3, 2022. The issue began when a former patient called the podiatrist’s office requesting a copy of his records. This month we look at a …

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Law 101: Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act …

WEBTherapeutic Hypothermia Study Heats Up Ethical Concerns Enacted in 1986, the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act, commonly known as EMTALA, …

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Cause Celeb: How Star Power Impacts Public Health

WEBCelebrity influence is a complex phenomenon that involves biological, psychological, and social processes, according to Hoffman and Tan, whose review of …

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