Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) and Falls
Downstream Consequences of Aging is a bi-monthly series written by guest columnist Barbara Weinstein, PhD. A quality reporting program designed to improve the quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries, the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) gives participating providers an opportunity to assess the quality of care delivered to patients. PQRS, first covered in 2013…
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Coffee and Health Table for 2013: Drink to Your Health and Longevity
Hearing Economics concludes the 2013 expanded version of International Coffee Day with a new, improved table linking coffee/caffeine intake to health effects. The original table appeared in April 2012 and was updated in September 2012. The studies of varying scientific rigor continue to pour in, most in support of a daily coffee habit. Coffee effects on hearing and…
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