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Hospital cuts denials by 63% despite a surge in payers
Patient access areas are seeing more procedures requiring authorization, a surge in the number of insured patients, and more clinical requirements from payers. All of these factors make an increase in claims denials - and much lost reimbursement - very likely. -
A Worldwide Assessment of Procedure-Related Pain Intensity and Distress in ICU Patients
Results from a large, multinational study indicate that ICU patients worldwide experience moderately intense pain, most commonly from chest tube removal, wound drain removal, and arterial line insertion. -
Critical Care Alert - Full February 2014 Issue in PDF
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Futile Care in the ICU: Prevalence, Risk Factors, Costs
This prospective, single-center study reported that critical care perceived to be futile is common, is associated with certain patient factors, and can be quite costly. -
The Effect of Yoga, Exercise, and Omega-3s on Menopausal Symptoms
This 12-week, randomized, controlled trial assessed the effect of yoga, exercise, and omega-3 supplements on menopausal symptoms in 355 women. Yoga slightly improved quality of life, whereas exercise and omega-3s did not. -
Vitamin D Supplementation and Bone Mineral Density: Is There an Effect?
This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the effects of vitamin D supplementation on bone mineral density (BMD) and found no significant effect of vitamin D supplementation on the hip or spine and a small and significant increase in femoral neck BMD. -
Integrative Medicine Alert - Full February 2014 Issue in PDF
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Curcumin Comparable to Fluoxetine for Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder
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Resveratrol: Highlights of Relatively Recent Interest in an Old Chemical
Resveratrol has substantial potential to improve health in different ways based on the research. -
Vitamin D and Pain