Protecting Practices From Ransomware
Hackers have penetrated healthcare providers’ computer systems to encrypt information and demand money for its release.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Restructured Process Overcomes Barriers to Prior Authorization for Proton Therapy
This study examined the impact of a restructured prior authorization process on the delivery of PBT at a proton therapy center.
Overscreening for Cancer Common Among Older Adults
Findings seen across cancer types, particularly for women living in US metropolitan areas
Treatment Considerations for Thalassemia in the Emergency Department
Antoine N. Saliba, MD, and colleagues summarized current literature surrounding the frequent complications that bring patients with thalassemia into the ED.
DEA Warns of Extortion Scam Targeting Healthcare Providers
The DEA has issued a warning concerning an extortion scam involving calls from someone purporting to be a DEA agent attempting to extort money.
Prepare to E-Prescribe Controlled Substances
Beginning January 1, 2021, a federal law called the Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act takes effect requiring that prescriptions for controlled substances covered under Medicare be prescribed electronically.
Fertility Preservation Counseling Before Chemotherapy May Be Infrequent
Clinicians are more likely to counsel younger and female patients on reproductive risks before initiating chemotherapy, despite available ASCO guidelines.
Assessing Barriers and Facilitators of Timely Chemotherapy Delivery in the Ambulatory Care Setting
Researchers examined causes of avoidable chemotherapy delays as a means of improving the quality of care for outpatients receiving chemotherapy.
Demographic, Clinical, Hospital Factors Tied to COVID-19 Death
Factors independently linked to death include older age, male sex, BMI, active cancer, fewer ICU beds.
Keeping Health Information Secure in the Cloud
Putting information in the cloud can be a good move for a physician’s practice — but only if done well.
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