Short-term Opioids for Pain Still Come with Side Effects
Patients who only briefly take opioid painkillers are still likely to face side effects, a study published…
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How to Maximize Reimbursement for Advanced Practice Provider Services
Question: How can we maximize reimbursement for services provided by advanced practice providers? Answer: “Non-physician provider” (NPP),…
Is There a Link Between Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension and Obesity in Kids?
Question: In children with idiopathic (or primary) intracranial hypertension (IIH)—previously called pseudotumor cerebri syndrome—are the typical patients…
What You Need to Know About Vaping-Associated Pulmonary Injury
Using electronic cigarettes, or vaping, has become increasingly popular within the past several years. Within the past…
E-scooter Injuries Rising, Often Involve Drugs or Alcohol
As the popularity of electric scooters increases, so do injuries sending users to the hospital, a U.S….
Diagnostic Low-Dose Ionizing Radiation Tied to Higher Cancer Risk in Kids
Exposure to diagnostic low-dose ionizing radiation and CT scans is associated with increased cancer incidence in children,…
Heart Failure Deaths Highest in Poorest U.S. Counties
People living in U.S. counties with the highest rates of poverty are more likely to die from…
Medical Schools Fall Short on Racial Justice
At leading U.S. medical schools, education of future doctors about racism, promotion of diversity, and service of…
ACEP4U: How ACEP Works Behind the Scenes to Ensure Appropriate Medicare Reimbursement
Have you ever wondered how Medicare sets reimbursement rates for physicians? These rates are crucial because they…
Coding for Lumbar Punctures
Question: What do I need to know to bill for a lumbar puncture? Answer: There are two…