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Prescriptions for OTC Drugs? New Rules for Flexible Spending Accounts
https://reachmd.com/programs/clinicians-roundtable/prescriptions-for-otc-drugs-new-rules-for-flexible-spending-accounts/6230/If patients take advantage of flexible spending accounts to help pay for their medical care, the health reform law is triggering some changes for them and doctor practices. Most notably, over the counter items like pain relievers and allergy meds will require a prescription. Host Bruce Japsen talksCoverage from the 2010 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition
https://reachmd.com/programs/conference-coverage/coverage-from-the-2010-american-academy-of-pediatrics-national-conference-and-exhibition/6042/Hear highlights from the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition, held October 2-5, 2010, in San Francisco. This year’s conference focused on advances in the health, safety, and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults, attracting over 8 thousand particThe Medical Home: Not a Building, But a Model of Healthcare
https://reachmd.com/programs/partners-in-practice/the-medical-home-not-a-building-but-a-model-of-healthcare/6036/How does the medical home fit into the rapidly changing healthcare model in the United States? The idea of the medical home isn't a new one. It's actually based on a concept created by the American Academy of Pediatrics in the 1960s. Dr. Eileen O'Grady, nurse practitioner and visiiting professor atFrom Haiti to the US: Public-Private Partnerships in Healthcare
https://reachmd.com/programs/heart-matters/from-haiti-to-the-us-public-private-partnerships-in-healthcare/5944/Before the January 2010 earthquake rattled Haiti, healthcare access for the country's citizens was unreliable, but after the disaster, everything changed. How has an influx of foreign physicians impacted Haiti's healthcare system, and what lessons can the US learn from the proposed public-private paTwitter, Linked-In and Facebook: How NPs can Benefit From Social Media
https://reachmd.com/programs/partners-in-practice/twitter-linked-in-and-facebook-how-nps-can-benefit-from-social-media/5927/Millions of people worldwide have Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter accounts. What do you need to know about today's Internet-savvy e-Patient, who uses online tools to share information with their medical providers, search for medical information, and manage and cope with their medical conditions. NursDoctor Ratings Launch Amid Controversy, But are Here to Stay
https://reachmd.com/programs/clinicians-roundtable/doctor-ratings-launch-amid-controversy-but-are-here-to-stay/5905/Health insurance companies are pushing physician ratings to steer more patients to what they see as less expensive but higher quality medical care. But doctors are finding these new measurements aren't always accurate. John Adams, a senior statistician at RAND Health in the Statistical Research and5 Years Post-Katrina, Mental Health Care in New Orleans
https://reachmd.com/programs/clinicians-roundtable/5-years-post-katrina-mental-health-care-in-new-orleans/5883/Five years after Katrina, some mental health issues linger. Dr. Michael Greenberg talks with Rebecca Thomley, a psychologist and CEO of Orion Associates, based in Minneapolis, about the mental health situtation in New Orleans and her group's walk-in mental health clinic in New Orleans' Lower Ninth WThe Lost Generation of Cancer Patients
https://reachmd.com/programs/focus-on-childrens-health/the-lost-generation-of-cancer-patients/5794/The National Cancer Institute defines the 'lost generation' of cancer patients as adolescent and young adult patients 15 to 39 years of age. These patients have demonstrated lower rates of improvements in survival and the lowest rate of participation in federally-funded clinical trials. Host Dr. JerRecent Developments in Medical Billing and Reimbursement for PAs
https://reachmd.com/programs/partners-in-practice/recent-developments-in-medical-billing-and-reimbursement-for-pas/5783/Recently, Aetna, which is one of the largest insurance companies in the United States, announced it would reimburse PAs at 85 percent of the physician pay schedule. So what does this move mean for PAs? Michael Powe, vice president of health systems reimbursement policy for the American Academy of PhPreventing HIV Transmission in Breastfeeding
https://reachmd.com/programs/focus-on-childrens-health/preventing-hiv-transmission-in-breastfeeding/5748/Although HIV transmission through breast milk is a significant global health issue, many mothers and their babies depend on breastfeeding for survival. About 90% of children who become infected with HIV each year are in sub-Saharan Africa. What therapeutic interventions are recommended for mothers w