UnitedHealthcare is instituting a new policy regarding prior authorization requirements for outpatient surgery.
Editor’s Note: APMA’s health policy experts caution members to be aware that the changes at United Healthcare only apply in certain states and are limited by a large list of exceptions.
Intended for homologous use in the treatment acute and chronic wounds, EpiFix allografts may be stored at ambient conditions for up to 5 years and are available in a variety of sizes. Explore the use of EpiFix® in your wound treatment applications.
When shopping for shoes, there are a number of issues to consider for patients dealing with plantar fasciitis, such as the width of the toe box and the amount of cushioning.
Proprietary design addresses the insole issue: Rigid insoles do not allow the arch to move downward enough to fully handle the shock of a foot strike. Soft insoles collapse under pressure and cannot prevent the arch from flattening. Custom orthotics are designed to fit the patient’s flawed foot rather than make the foot healthy.
Flexible workflows and streamlining of repetitive tasks are among the items that could make EHRs more efficient for physicians, according to one expert.
