Windsor Regional Hospital applauded for reducing blood transfusions, conserving supply
Windsor Regional Hospital is being applauded by a national medical campaign for reducing the number of blood transfusions it does by nearly half.
Source: cbc.ca
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Unnecessary Use of Radiotherapy Persists in End-of-life Patients
The use of unnecessary radiotherapy in metastatic cancer patients near the end of life is still higher than guidelines recommend, suggesting the need for better adherence to the guidelines.
Source: medscape.com
ASH recognizes Choosing Wisely champions
ASH recognized three Choosing Wisely Champions during the ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition, held last month in Atlanta.The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Foundation’s Choosing Wisely campaign is designed to reduce unnecessary expenses without sacrificing quality care. The goal is to encourage patient-provider conversations about the necessity and potential harm of certain
Source: healio.com
Study Finds Sharp Drop in Opioid Scripts Among Most Specialties
A study by the RAND Corp found US clinicians are prescribing fewer opioids, with variation among patients. But the lead author said the report also raises questions about what's driving the changes.
Source: medscape.com
Prior authorization: a comprehensive explainer
We look at what the research says about prior authorization: when insurance companies require additional info for approving doctors' orders.
Source: journalistsresource.org