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Alzheimer’s Drug Proven Ineffective
A once-promising drug produces disappointing results in a recent trial, to the dismay of researchers, patients, and families still searching for a cure.
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Hemorrhage Control: Advances in Trauma Care
Massive hemorrhage is a devastating scenario. Early identification is essential to allow for prompt, potentially lifesaving interventions with the goal of rapid control of exsanguination.
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Four Thrombocytopenic Emergencies
Thrombocytopenia is encountered commonly in the emergency department. In most instances, the emergency physician will not be able to determine the definitive diagnosis, but it is important that the initial evaluation be started in a timely manner and that appropriate specialists be consulted from the emergency department.
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HIPAA Restricts Some Photography, but Not All
Photography in healthcare settings is difficult to control but could lead to HIPAA violations if not monitored. How much one should try to control people taking pictures and video can be difficult to determine.
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HIPAA Allows Choice in Password Security, But Use Caution
Password security for electronic protected health information is a fundamental part of any HIPAA compliance program, but there is no one right way. HIPAA allows a great deal of choice in how to secure data with passwords, but one must choose carefully to ensure the information is protected from both casual snooping and sophisticated hacking.
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Patient Access Now Dealing With Vendors Instead of Payers
Some payers are now outsourcing the authorization process to third-party vendors for high-tech radiology, infusion, or radiation oncology, which further complicates an already-difficult task for patient access.
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Payers Want Evidence That Patient Already Tried First-line Therapy
Increasingly, payers require patients to try and fail “first-line” treatments before payers approve more costly treatments. Include supporting articles from the literature supporting off-label use, and ask physicians to supply statements on why the first-line therapy is not appropriate.
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Nyack Financial Navigators Answer Frequently Asked Questions
Financial navigators at Nyack (NY) Hospital have committed to respond to questions from patients immediately, if possible, or within 24 hours.
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Was Coverage Lost Due to Illness? Patient Access Can Help
A financial navigation program for hematology and oncology patients ensures ongoing coverage, even if patients become unemployed due to their medical condition.
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Simple Fix if Legal Name Differs From the One Patient Gives to Registrar
Patient complaints and claims denials stemmed from discrepancies between their preferred and legal names at Ochsner Health System. To address this, a separate field was created for the patient’s preferred name, staff and clinicians know how patients want to be addressed, and the correct name goes on the claim without disturbing the integrity of the medical record.