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Child abuse visits to EDs declined in 2020, but not admissions
December 23, 2020
Proportion of visits related to child abuse and neglect that resulted in hospitalizations increased from 2019 to 2020.
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COVID-related harm to HCWs must be tracked more rigorously: NAS panel
December 15, 2020
Although the data are still limited, the prevalence of burnout and suicide points to a serious concern, according to the report.
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Quick Byte: Global health before COVID-19
December 14, 2020
A glance back at global public health before COVID-19.
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CDC panel recommends Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for people 16 and over
December 13, 2020
ACIP panelists said clinicians need more guidance on whether to use the vaccine in pregnant or breastfeeding women.
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FDA safety alert: Face masks with metal can burn during MRI
December 9, 2020
Many face masks contain a nose wire or metal clip that helps the product conform to the face. Some masks contain metal nanoparticles, while others have coatings with silver or copper.
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Biden chooses California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to head HHS
December 7, 2020
Although his public health experience is limited, he served on the Congressional Ways and Means Committee overseeing health-related issues.
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SHM urges Congress to reverse changes in reimbursement rates under 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
December 4, 2020
“These cuts are coming at the exact wrong time,” said SHM CEO Dr. Eric Howell.
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Medicare finalizes 2021 physician pay rule with E/M changes
December 3, 2020
“This finalized policy marks the most significant updates to E/M codes in 30 years, reducing burden on doctors imposed by the coding system and rewarding time spent evaluating and managing their patients’ care.”
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CDC shortens COVID-19 quarantine time to 10 or 7 days, with conditions
December 3, 2020
The residual risk is approximately 1%, with an upper limit of 10%, when people quarantine for 10 days. .
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CMS launches hospital-at-home program to free up hospital capacity
December 1, 2020
The agency will be giving more flexibility to ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) to provide hospital-level care.
