Medical Practice Management News | Medical Billing & Prescriptions

Text Messaging Tracks Use of Postop Opioid Prescriptions

About 60 percent of prescribed opioid tablets unused based on patients’ self-reported use following common orthopedic, urologic procedures.

BBV152: Inactivated COVID-19 Vaccine Enhances Immune Response, Phase 1 Results

The BBV152 vaccine, produced by Bharat Biotech International, was a whole-virion -propiolactone-inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine formulated by Algel-alum or Algel-IMDG adjuvants.

Expansion of SARS-CoV-2 Surveillance Required for Epidemic Prevention

Study authors assessed the economic trade-offs of expanding and accelerating testing for SARS-CoV-2 across the United States in different transmission scenarios.

CDC: 3 Feet of Distancing Appropriate in Most Classrooms

The US Centers of Disease Control and Prevention lowered its social distancing recommendation, but continues to recommend at least 6 feet distance in certain situations.

Biden, Top Health Officials Warn of Risk for Another COVID-19 Surge

As COVID-19 cases begin to rise again across America, President Joe Biden on Monday called on governors to bring back state mask mandates.

Tobacco Use Up During Early COVID-19 Lockdown

Existing smokers or users of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) report increased use during the initial COVID-19 lockdown.

America’s Access to Care Crisis: Telemedicine Provides the Solution

For telemedicine to thrive in a postpandemic era, temporary rules regarding reimbursement and providers’ ability to fully care for the patient in any setting must be made permanent.