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Prudent Perspective & Clinical Clarity: Influenza MainstaysMortality reports collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from April 26 to October 31, 2009, cite 1,148 reported deaths related to the novel subtype H1N1 Type A influenza strain. The table on page 2 provides a comparison of the current pneumonia and influenza mortality data reported to the CDC with previous flu seasons. Opinions differ on the potential virulence of this novel H1N1 strain and projected outcomes. Lessons learned from previous pandemics and influenza seasons indicate that practical clinical response, along with the precision with which care is rendered, has the greatest impact on reducing pneumonia and influenza mortality. Read More...E-Prescribing: Facing the Challenges of Today's TechnologyMuch like electronic medical records, e-prescribing solves some problems but also creates new ones. E-prescribing solves illegibility and oral miscommunication issues, but creates new challenges such as alert fatigue and additional costs. E-prescribing systems may be stand-alone (for e-prescribing only) or integrated with an electronic medical record (EMR). The primary challenges associated with e-prescribing are the costs of software and time spent on training, maintenance, customizing, upgrades, and interfaces. Some stand-alone e-prescribing systems are free, but some may cost as much as $2,500 per physician. Read More...How the New Medicare Reporting Requirements Impact You!The new Medicare reporting requirements take effect January 1, 2010. The law imposes mandatory reporting on persons or entities that make any payment Read More...
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