2013 Article Archives

Both Success and Questions Surround PRP Therapy

Sep 10, 2010 at 10:18 am by steve

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy has been used as an adjunct in would healing in the dental community for more than 20 years. Since its recent approval by the FDA as a treat.... Read More

Grand Rounds August

Aug 11, 2010 at 12:04 pm by steve

Baptist Hires Lean Leaders Baptist Health System (BHS) has hired Sally Vann and Lyndsi Keel to serve as Lean leaders of the System. Lean, a process improvement methodology, i.... Read More

Ignoring Basics Reduces Reimbursements

Aug 11, 2010 at 12:04 pm by steve

Verify the date of the last office visit for each patient. If it's been over three years, code it as a new office visit. "You can charge a new office visit and raise your reim.... Read More

Health Insurers Tackle Deluge of Changes

Aug 11, 2010 at 12:04 pm by steve

Reform Regulations Are Kicking In Already Editor's Note: This story is the third in a three-part Medical News series examining some impacts of sweeping federal health-reform.... Read More

Children Most Vulnerable to Effects of Gulf Oil Spill

Aug 11, 2010 at 12:04 pm by steve

The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is unprecedented in size and scope. As a result, there may be extraordinary levels of chemical exposure to those who live in the affected a.... Read More