Medicine and Technology

MAY 31, 2013

Most doctors and nurses don't know this, but reimbursement for screening and brief intervention is available through commercial insurance CPT codes, Medicare G codes, and Medicaid HCPCS codes. The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration or SAMHSA is working with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to educate practitioners about the importance of SBIRT coverage and the Medicare billing rules around these services.

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Medicine and Technology

MAY 28, 2013

FDA clears first blood tracking device that uses Radio Frequency Identification technology iTrace for Blood Centers, (Version 1.0.924.0), the first application to use Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology in blood establishments to assist in enhancing blood safety by preventing the release of unsuitable blood components, was cleared today by the U.S.

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Medicine and Technology

MAY 28, 2013

The world of medicine is changing rapidly as technology enables "televisits" and virtual consultations with medical experts. I hope you will join me on June 11th as I speak about the evolution of telemedicine: Evolution of Telemedicine Tuesday June 11th, 2013 9 to 10 am Pacific Time (12 to 1 pm Eastern Time) Today, the majority of patients still receive care in a medical setting, but the future of health care may involve more “televisits” and virtual consultations that rely on digital communicat

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Medicine and Technology

MAY 27, 2013

I've pulled my old Fitbit Classic out and I've decided to start using it again. I did some running and walking today and I logged over 18,000 steps today ! I also ate a lot of ice cream. This summer, I'm going to use my Fitbit regularly. I'll also test other devices alongside it to see how they compare. I'm excited to see what Apple, Samsung, and others may have coming.

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MAY 28, 2013

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