CMS is allowing reimbursement for healthcare providers who have stand-alone discussions with patients about their health care options near the end of life, including life-sustaining treatment. Lack of reimbursement has likely represented one barrier to these important discussions. Another obstacle…
How is the legal relationship between health care practitioners and patients defined? The relationship is primarily based in contract law and highly dependent on an analysis of specific facts and state law. In some cases, the law may define a…
Deaths from opioid overdose have risen to epidemic levels, leading to a proliferation of many regulations and counter-measures, such as the pharmacy drug monitoring programs (PDMPs). This monograph will assess the effectiveness of these measures, review existing clinical practice guidelines,…
Since the CDC recommended expanded HIV testing, screening of patients for HIV will increase. In addition, with the approval by the FDA of rapid HIV tests and in-home HIV tests, screening will take place both in primary care and at-home…
Since the CDC recommended expanded HIV testing, screening of patients for HIV will increase. In addition, with the approval by the FDA of rapid HIV tests and in-home HIV tests, screening will take place both in primary care and at-home…
It is estimated that only half of those infected with Hepatitis C Virus in the US are diagnosed and perhaps a third receive treatment. The arrival of new direct-acting antiviral medications with high cure rates has spurred the creation of…
Medical residents are often the eyes and ears that witness the deficiencies in the systems that provide care. Do they have the knowledge, skills, and time to improve those systems in your organization? This suite of one-lesson courses provides a…
Medical residents are often the eyes and ears that witness the deficiencies in the systems that provide care. Do they have the knowledge, skills, and time to improve those systems in your organization? This suite of one-lesson courses provides a…
Medical residents are often the eyes and ears that witness the deficiencies in the systems that provide care. Do they have the knowledge, skills, and time to improve those systems in your organization? This suite of one-lesson courses provides a…
Medical residents are often the eyes and ears that witness the deficiencies in the systems that provide care. Do they have the knowledge, skills, and time to improve those systems in your organization? This suite of one-lesson courses provides a…
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