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Those silly ICD-10 codes: Are they really so silly?

by: Tina Irgang May 20, 2013

Making fun of silly ICD-10 codes has become a favorite occupation of many Washington lawmakers – and it’s one that gained traction again after Rep. Ted Poe, R-Texas, introduced his “Cutting Costly Codes Act of 2013” late last month.

Paging Dr. iPhone: The smartphone physical may be here sooner than you think

by: Laura Evans May 20, 2013

With the right attachment, smart phones can already check your pulse, lung function, carotid artery patency, eye acuity and body fat percentage. But don’t worry, Doc, they won’t replace you – just give you more patient data to review before the in-person visit even takes place, says the website Co.Exist.

Study shows cancer-related risk of bankruptcy

by: Burt Schorr May 17, 2013

Cancer patients were 2.65 times more likely to go bankrupt than people without cancer, a team of American and British researchers reported in the journal Health Affairs.

Clerk accidentally sends patient info around as e-mail attachment

by: Roy Edroso May 17, 2013

Whatever DENT Neurologic Institute thought they were sending to 200 patients, they wound up giving them sensitive information on more than 10,200 patients.

ACA up for repeal again, must be Thursday

by: Julia Kyles May 17, 2013

We’re strong believers in an active government, but the repeated votes to repeal the ACA make us worry that some Representatives will soon develop carpal tunnel.

Tavenner confirmed as CMS administrator

by: Scott Kraft May 17, 2013

For the first time in Barack Obama’s presidency, CMS has a Senate-confirmed CMS administrator after Marilyn Tavenner was approved by the Senate on a 91-7 vote on May 15. Tavenner has served as the acting administrator since December 2011.

When patients forget, doctors could prompt

by: Scott Kraft May 16, 2013

Ever remember the one question you planned to ask someone within minutes of leaving an encounter with that person? We certainly have, with everyone from the accountant to the auto mechanic to, yes, the doctor.

Generic drug maker to pay $500 million over drug safety violations

by: Josh Poltilove May 16, 2013

Generic drug maker Ranbaxy has pleaded guilty to federal drug safety violations, and it will pay $500 million in fines, the India-based company and prosecutors have announced.

APIC urges Congress to fund CDC infection control programs

by: A.J. Plunkett May 16, 2013

In light of continued federal budget constraints, the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is asking Congress to support two programs under the Centers of Disease Control in the continuing effort to battle health care-acquired infections.

14-year-old schools electrophysiologists

by: Jennifer Clampet May 16, 2013

High school freshman Gianna Chien didn’t even take first place for her science fair project. But earlier this month, she spoke to about 8,000 doctors on the discovery that the magnets surrounding the iPad2 can interfere with implanted cardiac rhythm devices.

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