Search results for "Medicare"
Denosumab associated with hypocalcemia requiring treatment in patients with advanced CKD
The risk of hypocalcemia requiring ED or hospital care in patients taking denosumab appeared to increase with worsening chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage, with dialysis dependence, and with CKD-mineral and bone disorder, an analysis found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/11/19/1.htm
19 Nov 2024
Alzheimer's advances pose challenges
A new test and new treatments for Alzheimer's disease may offer patients hope but could also raise more questions than they answer, with careful balancing of risks and benefits required.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/11/alzheimers-advances-pose-challenges.htm
1 Nov 2024
CNS polypharmacy common in older U.S. adults with dementia
A cohort study found that 14.3% of Medicare beneficiaries with dementia were prescribed three or more medications affecting the central nervous system (CNS), often by a single primary care clinician.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/11/12/5.htm
12 Nov 2024
Looking at trends in early-onset cancer
Some research shows cancer incidence rates slowly creeping up in younger patients, prompting questions about what's behind the numbers and how physicians can best address it with their patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/11/looking-at-trends-in-early-onset-cancer.htm
1 Nov 2024
Proposed 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule includes wins, concerns
While many of the schedule's provisions could help to strengthen primary care and support equity and innovation, congressional action is needed to prevent payment cuts and preserve access to telehealth, ACP says.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/07/16/6.htm
16 Jul 2024
Examining cost effects of ‘skinny-label’ generics
A federal ruling over a patent dispute could lead to long-term effects on health care spending in the United States, a recent study indicated.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/11/examining-cost-effects-of-skinny-label-generics.htm
1 Nov 2024
Low back pain patients with opioid use disorder more likely to get more opioids
One-quarter of Medicare beneficiaries seeking care for acute low back pain received opioid prescriptions, according to 2016 to 2019 data. Patients with opioid use disorder received higher opioid doses and were more likely to be coprescribed gabapentin.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/06/11/4.htm
11 Jun 2024
Playing the long game for budget, physician fee reforms
At a time of significant political polarization, funding the government becomes critical and difficult.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/11/playing-the-long-game-for-budget-physician-fee-reforms.htm
1 Nov 2024
ACP supports proposed changes in Medicare payments to physicians
The new provisions were included in the proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2020 that was released by CMS on July 29.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/08/06/2.htm
6 Aug 2019
Tackling care fragmentation in patients on dialysis
Primary care for patients on dialysis is highly variable, with no typical way that it is delivered. Careful coordination is key.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/09/tackling-care-fragmentation-in-patients-on-dialysis.htm
1 Sep 2024