Misuse of Sedatives Sending More Patients to Emergency Rooms, Reports SAMHSA
The non-medical use of prescription drugs, particularly opioids, sedatives, and stimulants, has assumed epidemic proportions in the United States, accounting for increasing numbers of emergency room visits and deaths from reactions and overdoses. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently reported
Study Shows that Information Technology Innovation will Create a Fall in Demand for Physicians by 4% to 9%
Clinical innovation, which is an essential element of health care reform, is expected to impact the demand for physicians in the upcoming years. One study pointed out that if health IT gets fully implemented in 30% of the physician offices, it could result in a
Does Technology Innovation Impacts Transcription Business?
More and more innovative technologies are ruling the business world today. Jobs that require knowledge and skills are assisted by these new technologies. Both businesses and outsourcing companies are now witnessing a change in the way businesses function.
New Insights on Why Zolpidem Treatment Awaken Brain-Injured Patients
Medical research is indispensable considering the need to find the cause of various diseases, the effectiveness of drugs, and the progress of patients put on new, innovative medications. Research in the medical field involves medical transcription, wherein various audio resources will have to be transcribed
EHR Adoption on the Rise in Solo and Small Practices, Says Recent Study
Healthcare providers must adopt and successfully demonstrate meaningful use of a certified electronic health record (EHR) system by 2015 or pay a penalty. Studies and surveys are assessing the use and features of EHR systems in physician practices across the country. According to the annual
