ED Management – August 1, 2015
August 1, 2015
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The next big challenge for EPs: The transition to ICD-10-CM coding system
Changing definitions, requirements for much more specificity may create workflow, reimbursement challenges.
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Simplified approach for delivering medicine to patients with severe pain shows promise
Experts agree direct patient input is superior to relying on numbered pain scales.
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Patients more likely to engage in treatment at 30 days when given buprenorphine in the ED, referred for follow-up
Emergency providers hesitant to take on treatment for addiction, citing complexity, lack of resources.