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Seven Medicaid regulations issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) could cost states nearly $50 billion over the next five years - more than three times the $15 billion CMS estimated, according to a report by U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) outside of the hospital setting has complicated the management of skin and soft-tissue infections (SSTIs). Healthcare-associated MRSA (HA-MRSA) has been studied for some time, but with the emergence of community-associated MRSA (CA-MRSA) there are new concerns regarding pathogenesis, treatment, and prevention.
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If you suspect a possible ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), get an immediate electrocardiogram (EKG). That's the key take-away message for emergency nurses from new guidelines from the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology for stable and lower-risk patients.
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More than 7,000 children visit EDs each year with symptoms such as hives, drowsiness, or unsteady walking caused by taking over-the-counter and prescription cough and cold medications, according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Imagine treating 30 severely burned patients in a single night. That was what ED nurses faced at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah, GA, after an explosion at a local sugar plant.
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When a research institution is trying to stay compliant and keep track of the voluminous paperwork filed during the clinical trial process, it helps to use logs and checklists that capture each small detail.
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Imagine recruiting for a clinical trial when a big portion of your potential volunteers might be sent to the other side of the world half-way through a study.
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Clinical trials administrators and investigators should make certain their processes and practices clearly assign research health care services to the correct payer, an expert advises.