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Looking back into 2008, I noticed that a few things worked well, considering what a miserable year it was. However, many other things did not. I found there to be some consistency in the stuff that worked and the stuff that didn't, with the common ground being communication.
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Allowing patients the option of preregistering online is good for patient satisfaction and also frees up patient staff for those who prefer to speak with a representative.
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The new Medicare Conditions for Coverage (CfC), which take effect May 18, 2009, have several changes for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), according to the ASC Association. According to the association, they include:
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In a case that recalls the national hue and cry of the Florida HIV dental outbreak in the early 1990s, investigators have determined that HIV provider-to-patient infections remain exceedingly rare.
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Think about the last five women who have entered your examination room. How many of them have had genital herpes simplex virus Type 2 (HSV-2) infection?
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How can Hispanic men be reached with an HIV prevention message? It's time to spread the word. While Hispanics/Latinos comprise 15% of the U.S. population, they accounted for 17% of all new HIV infections occurring in the United States in 2006.
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When the female condom first gained Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval in 1993, women's health advocates hailed it as a form of female-controlled protection; however, use of the method has been underwhelming among American women since its introduction.
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Endometriosis is a common gynecologic disorders; about 3%-10% of American reproductive-age women have endometriosis.1 Dysmenorrhea is the most common symptom reported by patients with endometriosis. What is your approach when it comes to treatment of such pain?
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Review the list of oral contraceptives (OCs) in your current formulary. While it might seem there are several options, research scientists are focusing on development of new pills to expand women's choices.
