Search results for "EHRs"
Cardiac rehab uptake remains low, despite benefits
Estimates from the American Heart Association suggest that only about 20% to 30% of eligible patients ever receive the intervention.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/03/cardiac-rehab-uptake-remains-low-despite-benefits.htm
1 Mar 2022
Big changes made to E/M codes in 2021
Beginning in January, physicians billing for Medicare patients no longer have to use a patient's history or physical exam to determine the appropriate level of E/M coding.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/01/big-changes-made-to-e-m-codes-in-2021.htm
1 Jan 2021
Diuretics may be superior to ACE inhibitors for initial hypertension monotherapy
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors appeared only modestly less effective than thiazide or thiazide-like diuretics, but the effect of initial monotherapy with the latter across the whole population could be substantial, the study authors concluded.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/11/05/2.htm
5 Nov 2019
ACP endorses guidelines on patient referrals
“Closing the Loop: A Guide to Safer Ambulatory Referrals in the EHR Era” is available online.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/01/23/5.htm
23 Jan 2018
Lung cancer screening based on gains in life expectancy could maximize benefits
Risk-based and life-gained-based strategies provide substantially greater life extension and death prevention than screening based on current recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/10/22/4.htm
22 Oct 2019
EHRs associated with fewer malpractice claims, study indicates
Physicians who use electronic health records (EHRs) may be less likely to have malpractice claims filed against them, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/03/4.htm
3 Jul 2012
With EHRs or paper, outpatient practices can improve safety
The idea is evolving that improving transitions of care from hospital to outpatient settings reduces readmissions. From medication lists to tracking labs to missed referrals that delay diagnosis, an expert in the field considers it all.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/05/safety.htm
1 May 2010
New ethics case study addresses the EHR
The ACP Center for Ethics and Professionalism has posted a new case study, “Copied and Pasted and Misdiagnosed (or Cloned Notes and Blind Alleys)” on Medscape.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/22/9.htm
22 May 2012
Workflow analysis a critical but hidden step to EHRs
Despite the information-sharing benefits of an EHR, many physicians are reluctant to invest in this technology.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/02/pmctips.htm
1 Feb 2008
New online community launched to help with EHRs
The College partnered with Cientis Technologies to launch a new, free interactive website last week which will help medical practices compare, select, and implement electronic health records (EHRs).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/07/20/12.htm
20 Jul 2010