Diabetic Wound Care Saves Lives, Limbs and Money for the Healthcare System

Mar 04, 2014 at 12:00 am by admin

One of the most common mistakes primary care providers make with diabetic patients with a foot wound is to clean the ulcer, remove all the infected tissue, bandage it and the.... Read More

Preparing for ICD-10 Conversion Part 2

Mar 04, 2014 at 12:00 am by admin

Practice management consultant shares the ‘4 Ts’ for physicians to considerEditor’s note: The Medical News series, “Preparing for ICD-10 Conversion,” began last month with “8.... Read More

Prescription Monitoring Program Making Major Progress Combating Illicit Drug Use

Mar 04, 2014 at 12:00 am by admin

Misuse of prescription drugs is second only to marijuana as the nation’s top illicit drug problem, and in some previous studies Arkansas ranked first in the nation in the per.... Read More

Help Patients Reduce Stroke Risk: Find Their Barriers to Better Health

Mar 04, 2014 at 12:00 am by admin

Primary care providers (PCPs) should never underestimate the amount of influence they can have in encouraging patients to take steps to reduce their stroke risk. For the best.... Read More

Developing & Designing Effective Ambulatory Facilities

Mar 04, 2014 at 12:00 am by admin

The recession took a heavy toll on healthcare construction projects across the nation. However, as the economy has begun to improve, projects are beginning to move forward ag.... Read More