National News
The silver plans offered on public exchanges under the Affordable Care Act for 2015 coverage have largely been the least volatile when it comes to price increases or decreases from this year, according to several analyses. Click here to continue reading.
Editor's note: Visit APMA's healthcare reform page for more resources and information on how the ACA affects the profession.
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Each year the Health Information Technology (HIT) Special Issue of The American Journal of Managed Care features an impressive body of new research that reflects progress in the field along an array of dimensions. Click here to continue reading.
Editor’s note: Don’t miss APMA’s Health IT resources on APMA.org.
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What Patients are Reading
Dr. Mitchell Waskin opened a nail medi spa a couple years ago for diabetic patients or those on chemotherapy, people whose conditions required some extra care. There was so much demand, however, that he recently expanded to help handle all the cases of fungus, infections and other issues clients were contracting at their neighborhood salons.
Visit http://www.wric.com/story/27408361/how-sanitary-are-nail-salons to view the full article online.
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It is very fitting that November is Diabetes Awareness Month, since it deals with a subject that is currently affecting almost 100 million Americans. Click here to continue reading.
Editor’s note: See APMA’s "YOU Can Outsmart Diabetes" campaign materials at APMA.org.
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Severe cold weather poses a unique challenge to those living with diabetes; these seven tips, if followed, will help prevent diabetics from having their feet amputated.
Visit http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/2334276 to view the full article online.
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ICD-10 isn’t going to take a holiday, but providers can take a few basic steps to prepare before it’s time to celebrate the new year. Click here to continue reading.
Editor’s note: APMA’s ICD-10 Resources will help you prepare for the transition to happen Oct. 1, 2015.
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