Author: Terense Kemp

When viewing commercials, it is common to see individuals of different races, genders, ages and body types casted to reach out to a wide range of audiences. However, one group that seems to be underrepresented is that of individuals with…

The implementation of a community-based electronic health record project alone is not enough to improve the quality of care for small practices, according to a new study published in Medical Care. Andrew M. Ryan, PhD and colleagues studied 143 practices…

The implementation of a community-based electronic health record project alone is not enough to improve the quality of care for small practices, according to a new study published in Medical Care. Andrew M. Ryan, PhD and colleagues studied 143 practices…

Individuals with cognitive impairment are significantly more likely than those with normal cognitive function to have a stroke, according to a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Bruce Ovbiagele, MD, MSc, and colleagues found a 39% increased…

Recent growth in commercial health care spending is largely due to increased costs of medical services, not increased use, a recent American Journal of Managed Care study found. Researchers at the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice used…

Recent growth in commercial health care spending is largely due to increased costs of medical services, not increased use, a recent American Journal of Managed Care study found. Researchers at the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice used…

Use of the Nintendo Wii balance board system can induce positive brain changes and lower the risk of accidental falls in patients with multiple sclerosis, according to a recently published study. A total of 27 patients with multiple sclerosis took…

Prosthetists, policymakers, patients and parents are invited to the learn more about the crowd-sourced innovation creating inexpensive 3-D printed hands at e-NABLE’s upcoming conference, “Prosthetists Meet 3D Printers: Mainstreaming Open Source 3-D Printed Products for Underserved Populations. The conference will…

Medicare beneficiaries who own durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies will follow a new set guidelines for equipment repair beginning in November. CMS released new guidance on supplier documentation for DMEPOS repair claims. “From patient complaints to members of…

Less profitable, rather than less efficient companies are more likely to be acquired in mergers, according to new research from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. According to Acquisitions, Productivity and Profitability: Evidence from the Japanese Cotton Spinning…