Reducing the Demands of Patient Portal Messages
New research is examining strategies for primary care physicians to best manage new stressors associated with increased use of patient messaging portals.
Recommendations for Discharging Patients With Vaping-Related Lung Injury
New findings on vaping-related rehospitalizations and deaths have prompted the CDC to develop recommendations for outpatient follow-up during the first 48 hours post-hospitalization.
Dental Dateline
Winter 2020 Edition of Dental Dateline Available Online
The Winter 2020 edition of Dental Dateline – the newsletter for MLMIC-insured dentists – includes a case study on an ingested surgical device and a drug-seeking patient and guidance for properly closing a dental practice.
Major Chronic Health Issues Predict Elevated Mortality Rates for Millennials
A new BCBS study found that millennials are experiencing higher rates of chronic health issues than previous generations. Projections indicate that this may increase both mortality rates and healthcare costs.