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| Electronic health records may not improve care quality |
| Likewise, EHR use with clinical decision support is not tied to better quality of care. Read full article. |
| U.S. dietary guidelines recommend lower salt intake |
| New guidelines advise reducing salt and saturated fat intake and avoiding sugary beverages. Read full article. |
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Crackdown on fraud means changes for providers
The government is continuing its commitment to stopping fraud by instituting more advanced screening and prevention techniques as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The focus of the effort, which is backed by $350 million, is on prevention rather than recovery, and that means some changes for providers. Read full article. |
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Americans want physicians to be responsible for their medical care, survey finds
The majority of Americans want physicians to have primary responsibility for their medical care, but many are confused about the qualifications of healthcare professionals. Read full article.
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Practices in Patient-Centered Medical Home program to receive new incentives
Primary care practices that are part of the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) program will soon be offered new incentives to adopt health information technology and become more patient-centered. Read full article.
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