News & Currents - Westchester HealthAntibiotic use among children declined in past decadeJune 29, 2012, 9:08 am by American Medical Association AMAMeanwhile, prescriptions for some drugs, including ADHD medications and contraceptives, increased.
More from American Medical Association AMA Federal action sought to curtail drug noncompliance American Medical Association AMA: May 22, 2013, 5:00 am As a poll finds that 64% of patients don't always follow drug regimens, a new partnership says far-reaching policies are needed to track adherence. Paper-only prescribers become a vanishing breed American Medical Association AMA: May 21, 2013, 5:00 am Federal incentives have helped push electronic prescribing, which the vast majority of physicians are now doing. Mobile a likely key to more patient portal use American Medical Association AMA: May 20, 2013, 5:00 am Some hospitals have been successful by launching apps that give patients access to their medical records. Physician practices might find similar interest. Revealed names expose flaw in de-identified patient data American Medical Association AMA: May 20, 2013, 5:00 am A researcher finds a way to attach identities to nameless records, but information collected by physician practices is not likely to carry the same risks. Senators ask Medicare to use bonds to recoup overpayments American Medical Association AMA: May 20, 2013, 5:00 am |
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