Information Exchange Kicks Off

The Louisiana Health Information Exchange, which allows hospitals and providers, to electronically access patients’ health records, launched in October, just two months after selecting a technology provider... Read More



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Information Exchange Kicks Off | Louisiana Health Information Exchange, Louisiana Health Care Quality Forum, Jenny Smith, electronic medical records, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Information Exchange Kicks Off
The Louisiana Health Information Exchange, which allows hospitals and providers, to electronically access patients’ health records, launched in October, just two months after selecting a technology provider.
 
Revealing Rationale Why EMR Adoption Lags
Revealing Rationale Why EMR Adoption Lags
Why would highly trained, intelligent physicians resist the adoption of electronic medical records, a technology touted to provide a number of benefits including improved patient health?
 
Obesity Focus

POSE Poses Non-Surgical Weight-Loss Procedure
POSE Poses Non-Surgical Weight-Loss Procedure
Over 60 percent of American adults are overweight or obese.
 
Ditching the “D” Word | American Dietetic Association, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Weight Control, Weight Loss, Obesity, Healthy Eating, Lona Sandon, Melissa Joy Dobbins, Registered Dietitian
Ditching the “D” Word
Nutritionists stress healthy eating for weight loss rather than dieting It fits all the criteria for a “four-letter” word. The very name conjures up unpleasant feelings, and it’s not something you typically talk about in polite society.
 
Reimbursement Focus

Good Medicine is Good Business | Louisiana Medical News, Best business practices, healthcare practice management, quality outcomes
Good Medicine is Good Business | Louisiana Medical News, Best business practices, healthcare practice management, quality outcomes
Deirdre Mylod, PhD
Good Medicine is Good Business

Latest Pulse Report underscores link between quality patient care and profitability

Amid continuing uncertainty and concern surrounding healthcare reform, potential cuts to federal funding and the search for sustainable reimbursement methodologies, Press Ganey’s 2011 Pulse Report uncovered a little good news … providing quality patient care increases profitability.


 
Guest Writers

LEGAL REVIEW: Beware: Plaintiff Attorney Requests for Narratives
 
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Getting Ready for More Changes
By time you read this, we will have ushered in year 2012. There are many public policy issues to watch this year.
 
Physician Spotlight

PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT:  Dr. Michael Cain
PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Michael Cain

Rockin’ Doc

Beneath the sterile white coat of Dr. Michael Cain lies the heart of a hard-core rocker. The seemingly mild-mannered hematologist-oncologist is an avid fan of former Van Halen singer/guitarist Sammy Hagar.


 
In The News

In the News January
 

Health Highlights: Jan. 25, 2012
Title: Health Highlights: Jan. 25, 2012
Category: Health News
Created: 1/25/2012 2:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 1/26/2012 Posted Thursday, January 26, 2012 1:00 am CST

Oldest Known Dinosaur Nesting Site Found
Title: Oldest Known Dinosaur Nesting Site Found
Category: Health News
Created: 1/25/2012 2:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 1/26/2012 Posted Thursday, January 26, 2012 1:00 am CST

Protein That Controls Movement Does the Opposite in Parkinson's
Title: Protein That Controls Movement Does the Opposite in Parkinson's
Category: Health News
Created: 1/25/2012 2:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 1/26/2012 Posted Thursday, January 26, 2012 1:00 am CST

Many Docs Use Costly MRIs to Diagnose Nerve Condition: Study
Title: Many Docs Use Costly MRIs to Diagnose Nerve Condition: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 1/25/2012 4:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 1/26/2012 Posted Thursday, January 26, 2012 1:00 am CST

Too Much Overtime May Raise Depression Risk
Title: Too Much Overtime May Raise Depression Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 1/26/2012 11:01:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/26/2012 Posted Thursday, January 26, 2012 1:00 am CST

Mild Memory Problems May Be More Common in Men
Title: Mild Memory Problems May Be More Common in Men
Category: Health News
Created: 1/26/2012 11:01:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/26/2012 Posted Thursday, January 26, 2012 1:00 am CST


What's Hot at International Stroke Conference 2012? - Medscape

What's Hot at International Stroke Conference 2012?
Medscape
January 27, 2012 — It's not quite time for Mardi Gras, but New Orleans, Louisiana, is the destination next week for stroke neurologists attending the International Stroke Conference (ISC) 2012. On the agenda is programming meant to appeal not only to ...

Posted Friday, January 27, 2012 11:38 am CST

Roche Raptiva Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy Trial to Proceed - Bayoubuzz

Roche Raptiva Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy Trial to Proceed
Bayoubuzz
Genentech the manufacturer of Raptiva, was sued in state court in California over allegations that Raptiva caused 46- year-old Louisiana businessman's death. Stephen Johnson took the drug to treat a skin condition called psoriasis.

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Posted Friday, January 27, 2012 12:33 am CST

Metairie Podiatrist Celebrates 15 Years in Treating Foot and Ankle Conditions - Einnews Portugal

Metairie Podiatrist Celebrates 15 Years in Treating Foot and Ankle Conditions
Einnews Portugal
Upon completion of his residency with extensive training in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Dr. Kadish moved to Louisiana in 1997 and has been practicing in the Metairie and La Place areas since. "Over the past 15 years that I have been practicing ...

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Posted Friday, January 27, 2012 3:30 am CST