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Why do physicians order costly CTs? Ultrasound yields better diagnosis, safer, less costly, expert argues
In an eye-opening editorial, a leading expert urges the medical community to use ultrasound instead of computed tomography as the first-line imaging test for better diagnosis capability in the evaluation of acute female pelvic and lower abdominal conditions.
Significant amount of inappropriate CT and MRI referrals from primary care physicians, study finds
A large academic medical center has found that a significant percentage of outpatient referrals they receive from primary care physicians for computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging studies are inappropriate (based upon evidence-based appropriateness criteria developed by a radiology benefits management company), according to a new study.
American College Of Physicians Tells President Obama And Congress Of The Urgent Need To Move Forward On Essential Reforms
“The unfortunate truth is that by many measures, the State of America’s health care is in decline,” Joseph W. Stubbs, MD, FACP, president of the American College of Physicians (ACP), reported at ACP’s annual State of the Nation’s Health Care briefing. “We have too many uninsured, too few primary care physicians, and the cost of health care is rising faster than we can afford…
Physicians Look Toward Profitable Medicare Services; Former Virginia Official Tapped For A Position At CMS
A study finds physicians veer toward more profitable services amid lower Medicare fees. Meanwhile, Humana tests a patient-centered medical home program in Florida and a former Virginia official is chosen to take on a top position at the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services…
California Physicians Mobilize To Protect Medicare
As part of a campaign launched this week to protect patients’ access to care, the California Medical Association joined a broad coalition of physician, provider and patient groups opposing a plan to delegate congressional authority over Medicare to a non-elected board that could make deep cuts to the program with little input or consequences…
Physicians Raise Concerns About Proposed Medicare Changes
The health care legislation being considered by Congress seeks to reform Medicare and look for alternatives to the fee-for-service payment system, which critics say discourages care coordination and quality. American Medical News reports on one alternative called bundling, in which “doctors and hospitals are paid for all services to a patient in an episode of care for a particular condition. …
A survey of attitudes toward clinical research among physicians at Kyoto University Hospital
Background:In Japan, only clinical research related to investigational new drug trials must be notified to regulatory bodies, and this lack of a uniform standard for clinical research has caused a number of difficulties. The objective of this study was to assess the willingness of physicians to participate in clinical research and to identify effective methods to promote and enhance clinical research.Methods:We conducted a cross-sectional survey by administrating questionnaires to physicians in 31 departments in Kyoto University Hospital from October through November 2007.Results:A total of 51.5% (310 of 602) of physicians completed the questionnaire. More than two-thirds of them reported currently participating in clinical research, and nearly all believed that clinical research is necessary for physicians. Less than 20% of respondents had specific training regarding clinical research, and most reported a need to acquire concepts and skills regarding clinical research, especially those related to statistics. “Paperwork was complicated and onerous” was the most frequently cited obstacle in conducting clinical research, followed by “few eligible patients” and “lack of time”. Previous participation in and prospective participation in clinical research, previous writing a research protocol were positively associated with current participation in clinical research.Conclusions:Physicians in university hospitals need more training regarding clinical research, particularly in biostatistics. They also require administrative assistance. Our findings indicate that the quality of clinical research could be improved if training in clinical research methodology and biostatistics were provided, and if greater assistance in the preparation of study documents requested by the institutional Independent Ethics Committee were available.
California Physicians Applaud The U.S. House Of Representatives Vote To Protect Seniors’ Access To Care
The California Medical Association praised the U.S. House of Representatives today for passing HR 3961, legislation that will ease the difficulty seniors face in finding a physician who accepts Medicare. The bill repeals Medicare’s flawed payment structure, known as the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR), and replaces it with a stable foundation that would encourage physician participation.
California’s Physicians And Seniors Urge Congress To Protect Access To Care By Strengthening Medicare
The California Medical Association (CMA) and AARP are calling on the U.S. House of Representatives to pass H.R. 3961, which would ease the difficulty seniors now face in finding a physician who accepts Medicare. The legislation would repeal Medicare’s flawed payment structure, known as the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR), and replace it with a stable foundation that would encourage physician participation.
Medicare Physicians Fairness Act Of 2009
Statement by APTA President R. Scott Ward, PT, PhD The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is disappointed by the Senate’s actions yesterday to block S. 1776, the Medicare Physicians Fairness Act of 2009, legislation that would have protected the ability of physical therapists to serve the rehabilitation needs of seniors and people with disabilities. S.
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