Major depression is a highly debilitating illnesses associated with significant morbidity, impairments in occupational and social functioning and increased risk of suicide. Patients typically have some...
Measuring performance, coordinating care both crucial to lowering costs among the chronically ill, report...
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 30, 2012
The federal government should take advantage of Affordable Care Act funds to improve the coordination and quality of care for the chronically ill, a new report recommends.
NSAIDs and Adjuvant Therapies for Chronic Pain Management – EXPIRED
Apr 19, 2012
Extensive evidence demonstrates the analgesic efficacy of adjuvants, anti-inflammatories, and simple analgesics. The use of these classes of medications for chronic pain using rational polypharmacy may...
Mobile tech market ready to tackle chronic care
Apr 17, 2012
Look for an invasion of mobile tech devices for people with chronic conditions, a report from GlobalData advises. Conditions such as diabetes, obesity and hypertension will be among the leading candidates...
Omnicare ends hostile PharMerica chase
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 02, 2012
The nation’s two largest institutional pharmacy services providers will not be joining forces. Omnicare abandoned its takeover attempt of PharMerica in late February.
IRS should supply workers with electronic means of reporting healthcare data, payroll professional says
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 02, 2012
A government-mandated request for additional healthcare data may result in the Internal Revenue Service requiring another form beyond a W-2 for employees, a payroll expert said last week.
Electronic records poised for record growth: report
Mar 28, 2012
Unhealthy modern lifestyles, aging populations and struggling national health services will combine to create huge demand for electronic medical records, according to a new report by GBI Research. The...
Survey: Providers say electronic health records improve care, but culture of paper is embedded
By
McKnight's Staff
Mar 26, 2012
The majority of healthcare professionals believe that electronic health records improve patient care, but most are still using paper records, a new survey says.
Omnicare app targets controlled substances
Mar 06, 2012
Omnicare recently announced the launch of a new application for controlled substances. Prescribers — including physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants — can electronically transmit...
FTC waves stop sign at Omnicare deal
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 01, 2012
The Federal Trade Commission has filed suit over Omnicare’s bid to grab PharMerica.