Health
New study finds homebound, elderly patients missing out on in-home care
The saying goes that "what is old is new again." Many elderly Americans are hoping that proves true.
Aug 18, 2016
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News tagged with primary care visit
Health
Study shows need to increase screening for unhealthy alcohol use during primary care visits
A new study, published in Journal of General Internal Medicine, shows screening for unhealthy alcohol consumption by patients using a validated questionnaire is rarely performed during primary care visits.
Apr 7, 2022
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Health
Patients consistently treated by one primary care doctor visit the ER less often
Patients who are treated by the same primary care doctor on a regular basis go to the emergency room and are hospitalized less frequently than those who bounce between multiple providers, according to new research by the ...
Jul 8, 2015
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Medical economics
Does Medicare's merit-based incentive payment system really work?
A Medicare system that is meant to assess and incentivize healthcare quality with pay adjustments may not be working as intended, according to a study from researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine.
Dec 6, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Millions get wrong treatment for back pain: study
(HealthDay)—Low back pain affects 540 million people worldwide and is the leading cause of disability, but it's often treated improperly, researchers report.
Mar 21, 2018
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Addiction
Prescribing alcohol use disorder medications upon discharge from alcohol-related hospitalizations works
For adults hospitalized for alcohol-related reasons, receiving a prescription for an alcohol use disorder (AUD) medication at the time of discharge may lower their risk of returning to the hospital within 30 days of discharge, ...
Mar 29, 2024
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Health
Growth in use of telemedicine seen from 2005 to 2017
(HealthDay)—From 2005 to 2017, there was a substantial increase in telemedicine use, although use was still uncommon in 2017, according to a research letter published online Nov. 27 in the Journal of the American Medical ...
Dec 21, 2018
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Health
How long do doctor visits last? Electronic health records provide new data on time with patients
How much time do primary care physicians actually spend one-on-one with patients? Analysis of timestamp data from electronic health records (EHRs) provides useful insights on exam length and other factors related to doctors' ...
Dec 15, 2020
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Dentistry
One in 10 older dental patients inappropriately prescribed opioids
A new study by researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago and the University of Pittsburgh suggests that a significant proportion of older patients receiving opioids at dental visits also use psychotropic medications—a ...
Sep 16, 2020
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Health
Waiting room tool aids patient-physician communication
(HealthDay)—Patients who use a simple waiting room tool are more prepared and more likely to begin heir primary care visit by communicating their top priorities, according to a study published in the March/April issue of ...
Mar 13, 2019
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