Search results for "Anticoagulation"
Coding for anticoagulation as tricky as managing it
Diagnosis, lab tests and management make up the three key considerations when coding for anticoagulation management through Medicare. An expert sorts out the issues and scenarios for a variety of scenarios.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/05/practice.htm
1 May 2010
In Haiti, flawed health care infrastructure complicates rebuilding
Internists help pick up the pieces in Haiti, a country facing a public health crisis following a devastating earthquake.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/05/editors.htm
1 May 2010
Cardiologists highlight prevention, clopidogrel
Subspecialists leading the Internal Medicine 2010 cardiology pre-course offer advice, but also accept some from general internists about preventing cardiovascular events in high-risk patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/06/cardiology.htm
1 Jun 2010
Issue covers highlights from Internal Medicine 2010
ACP Internist digests events at Internal Medicine 2010, and garners an award for the year for general excellence.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/06/editors.htm
1 Jun 2010
FDA approves generic hypertension drugs, looks at Stalevo
Recalls, warnings, approvals and other regulatory news.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/06/fda.htm
1 Jun 2010
Updated guidelines issued on management of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage
Insurance company's anti-antacid project had little effectPhysicians avoid e-prescribing even if they have access
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/03/4.htm
3 Aug 2010
Emergency contraception drug, flu vaccines approved
Recalls, warnings, approvals and other regulatory news.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/10/fda.htm
1 Oct 2010
Weekly home INR testing comparable to monthly clinic testing
Drug company information might influence prescribing habits
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/26/5.htm
26 Oct 2010
Dabigatran may be cost-effective for stroke prophylaxis in atrial fibrillation
Fall prevention and urinary incontinence care improved by intervention
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/11/02/4.htm
2 Nov 2010
Recommended therapies after ischemic stroke less likely to be received by the elderly
GAO to conduct survey on vaccinations under Medicare
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/07/6.htm
7 Dec 2010