Diagnosis-Related Groups
Prospective Payment System
Hospital Costs
Molecular Sequence Data
Species Specificity
Costs and Cost Analysis
DNA Fingerprinting
Sequence Analysis, DNA
Evolution, Molecular
Practice patterns, case mix, Medicare payment policy, and dialysis facility costs. (1/761)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of case mix, practice patterns, features of the payment system, and facility characteristics on the cost of dialysis. DATA SOURCES/STUDY SETTING: The nationally representative sample of dialysis units in the 1991 U.S. Renal Data System's Case Mix Adequacy (CMA) Study. The CMA data were merged with data from Medicare Cost Reports, HCFA facility surveys, and HCFA's end-stage renal disease patient registry. STUDY DESIGN: We estimated a statistical cost function to examine the determinants of costs at the dialysis unit level. PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: The relationship between case mix and costs was generally weak. However, dialysis practices (type of dialysis membrane, membrane reuse policy, and treatment duration) did have a significant effect on costs. Further, facilities whose payment was constrained by HCFA's ceiling on the adjustment for area wage rates incurred higher costs than unconstrained facilities. The costs of hospital-based units were considerably higher than those of freestanding units. Among chain units, only members of one of the largest national chains exhibited significant cost savings relative to independent facilities. CONCLUSIONS: Little evidence showed that adjusting dialysis payment to account for differences in case mix across facilities would be necessary to ensure access to care for high-cost patients or to reimburse facilities equitably for their costs. However, current efforts to increase dose of dialysis may require higher payments. Longer treatments appear to be the most economical method of increasing the dose of dialysis. Switching to more expensive types of dialysis membranes was a more costly means of increasing dose and hence must be justified by benefits beyond those of higher dose. Reusing membranes saved money, but the savings were insufficient to offset the costs associated with using more expensive membranes. Most, but not all, of the higher costs observed in hospital-based units appear to reflect overhead cost allocation rather than a difference in real resources devoted to treatment. The economies experienced by the largest chains may provide an explanation for their recent growth in market share. The heterogeneity of results by chain size implies that characterizing units using a simple chain status indicator variable is inadequate. Cost differences by facility type and the effects of the ongoing growth of large chains are worthy of continued monitoring to inform both payment policy and antitrust enforcement. (+info)Risk-adjusted capitation based on the Diagnostic Cost Group Model: an empirical evaluation with health survey information. (2/761)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the predictive accuracy of the Diagnostic Cost Group (DCG) model using health survey information. DATA SOURCES/STUDY SETTING: Longitudinal data collected for a sample of members of a Dutch sickness fund. In the Netherlands the sickness funds provide compulsory health insurance coverage for the 60 percent of the population in the lowest income brackets. STUDY DESIGN: A demographic model and DCG capitation models are estimated by means of ordinary least squares, with an individual's annual healthcare expenditures in 1994 as the dependent variable. For subgroups based on health survey information, costs predicted by the models are compared with actual costs. Using stepwise regression procedures a subset of relevant survey variables that could improve the predictive accuracy of the three-year DCG model was identified. Capitation models were extended with these variables. DATA COLLECTION/EXTRACTION METHODS: For the empirical analysis, panel data of sickness fund members were used that contained demographic information, annual healthcare expenditures, and diagnostic information from hospitalizations for each member. In 1993, a mailed health survey was conducted among a random sample of 15,000 persons in the panel data set, with a 70 percent response rate. PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: The predictive accuracy of the demographic model improves when it is extended with diagnostic information from prior hospitalizations (DCGs). A subset of survey variables further improves the predictive accuracy of the DCG capitation models. The predictable profits and losses based on survey information for the DCG models are smaller than for the demographic model. Most persons with predictable losses based on health survey information were not hospitalized in the preceding year. CONCLUSIONS: The use of diagnostic information from prior hospitalizations is a promising option for improving the demographic capitation payment formula. This study suggests that diagnostic information from outpatient utilization is complementary to DCGs in predicting future costs. (+info)Why do patients seek family physicians' services for cold symptoms? (3/761)
OBJECTIVE: To examine the frequency of presentation to family physicians' offices for cold symptoms, the reasons for presentation, and the duration of symptoms before presentation. DESIGN: Prospective cross-sectional survey. PARTICIPANTS: One hundred consecutive patient encounters in each of 15 family practices from January 27 to February 3, 1994, involving both academic and non-academic family physicians in the London region. Data were collected prospectively using a checklist attached to each chart. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Proportion of patients presenting with cold symptoms, reasons for presentation, number of days patients had had symptoms, billing code. RESULTS: A total of 1421 checklists were analyzed, 822 from academic practices and 599 from community practices. Proportion of presentations for cold symptoms was 14.8%, but visits coded as common cold represented 5.7%. Median number of days patients waited before presentation was 7.0; older patients tended to wait longer. Many patients were worried about developing complications (51.0%) or were fed up with their symptoms (31.9%). Most patients were between the ages of 20 and 64 (44.6%), and 57.6% of all patients had developed complications requiring treatment. CONCLUSIONS: The proportion of visits coded as common cold was lower than Ontario averages. Most patients had complications rather than simple colds and had managed their symptoms on their own for a fairly long time. (+info)Saturday night fever? Reasons for referral from health centres to hospitals during weekends in Finland. (4/761)
OBJECTIVE: We aimed to examine the reasons for referral from health centres to hospitals during the weekend in Finland. METHOD: We conducted a survey of all referrals from general practice on two weekends (30 November to 6 December 1992 and 28 November to 4 December 1994) in central and northern Finland, which covered 72% of the area of the country and one-third of the population. The participants were 178 GPs from public health centres and who made 530 referrals during these weekends. The outcome measures were reasons for referrals by ICPC codes with respect to the characteristics of patients, GPs and practices. RESULTS: During the weekends studied, 530 patients were referred from out-of-hours work. More male (53%) than female patients (47%) were referred. Out of a total of 530 patients, 213 (40%) were referred to surgery, 139 (26%) to internal medicine, 48 (9%) paediatric medicine, 32 (6%) to neurology, 28 (5%) to both ear, nose and throat (ENT) and psychiatry, 25 (5%) to gynaecology and 18 (4%) to other specialities (ophthalmology, lung disease and cancer departments). Fractures requiring surgery, angina pectoris for which patients were sent to internal medicine and stroke for which patients were sent to other specialities were the most commonly reported reasons for referral. Male patients were referred 12 times more often than females for arrhythmia (atrial fibrillation or tachyarrhythmia); males experienced dislocations eight times more often and fractures three times more often than females. CONCLUSION: Our results point out the need to train GPs about those complaints that most often require a referral to specialist care during the weekend. Future research should focus on those patients who are responsible for the huge gender gap of reasons for referral during weekends. (+info)House calls in Lebanon: reflections on personal experience. (5/761)
BACKGROUND: Home health services play an important role in decreasing hospital admissions and physicians' medical house calls play an integral role in home health services. There is no national survey of physicians' house call practice in the Lebanon. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to provide some information about house call practice in the Lebanon. METHOD: Data on patients examined during house call visits between 1 January and the end of December 1995 were reviewed. RESULTS: During this period, 137 patients were seen at their home. Eighty-four patients (62%) were female and 53 patients (38%) were male. Ages ranged from 1 to 85 years. The number of cases seen in 1 month averaged 11. The diagnosis differed according to the age group of patients examined. Most of the house call visits occurred between 6.30 p.m. to 12.00 p.m. (47%). Fifteen patients (11%) were admitted to the hospital. CONCLUSION: The rate of cases per month was similar to those reported elsewhere. Physicians might feel reluctant to conduct house calls out of hours. Our study revealed that the majority of patients were seen between 6 p.m. and 12 p.m., and only 6% were seen after 12 a.m. It is our belief that house calls are an integral part of family practice and need to be stressed during the internships of all primary care physicians. (+info)A program to reduce discharge delays in a neonatal intensive care unit. (6/761)
Our hypothesis was that a program designed to identify the causes of discharge delays would reduce the length of stay in our neonatal intensive care unit. We reviewed every admission from January, 1994, to December, 1995. A discharge delay was defined as any delay not related to illness after the infant was cleared for release. Discharge delays were divided into the following categories: primary healthcare team, organizational, discharge planning, family, monitor related, and other. Potential discharge delays were identified daily according to established criteria. Actual discharge delays were reviewed monthly at a staff meeting attended by representatives of a multidisciplinary team. We identified 116 discharge delays, which accounted for 480 patient days. Eighty-three discharge delays accounted for 302 patient days in 1994, and 33 discharge delays for 178 patient days in 1995. Discharge delays ranged from 1 to 34 days, with an average of 4.1 days added per patient. Infants with discharge delays had a case mix index of 9.32. The average case mix index for the neonatal intensive care unit was 6.25 during 1994 and 5.18 during 1995, an average of 5.71 for the review period. Forty-four percent of infants who had discharge delays had private insurance, 55% had Medicaid, and 1% had self-payment arrangements. Eighty-eight of 116 discharge delays were caused by circumstances beyond the control of the primary care team. An additional 25 of 116 discharge delays were the result of our policy requiring 48 hours free of apnea-bradycardia alarms before discharge. Discharge delays for 1994 cost $226,298 ($749/day). For 1995, discharge delays cost $41,553 ($233/day) for a total cost of $262,431. Total savings in 1995 versus 1994 was $184,745 ($516/day). Despite the low birth weight and relatively severe illnesses of the infants, we believe that a focused team approach and monitoring for potential discharge delays can result in considerable reduction in hospital stay and cost. (+info)The impact of reimbursement changes for intracoronary stents on providers and Medicare. (7/761)
CONTEXT: New Medicare reimbursement policies will move stents into a different diagnosis-related group (DRG) than conventional balloon angioplasty (percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty [PTCA]). OBJECTIVE: To examine the financial impact on hospitals and Medicare of these planned changes, taking into account costs, reimbursement, and the cost-offset effect of prevented complications. DESIGN: The economic impact of proposed reimbursement changes was modeled by using a retrospective clinical and economic data set from a single institution. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A total of 421 consecutive interventional cases from 1996 were examined by using actual cost data. The new, proposed revenues were assigned to these cases. From the hospitals' perspective, the focus was on contribution margin (the difference between revenues and costs), risk adjusted for case-mix severity. From Medicare's perspective, the focus was on expenditures. Various assumptions were adopted for two clinical variables: the effectiveness of stents in preventing the major PTCA-related complications of myocardial infarction and coronary artery bypass graft surgery and the relative proportions of myocardial infarction and coronary artery bypass graft surgery in the mix of complications. Under current Medicare DRG policies, coronary artery bypass graft surgery is highly profitable for hospitals, whereas myocardial infarction as a complication of PTCA has a negative financial impact. RESULTS: Under the new Medicare reimbursement policies, hospitals experience higher profitability with stents than with conventional PTCA under most assumed levels of clinical effectiveness and mixes of myocardial infarction and coronary artery bypass graft surgery. For Medicare, under most circumstances (including percentages of stent use and levels of clinical effectiveness that represent contemporary practice) stents lead to greater expenditures. CONCLUSIONS: Medicare reimbursement changes will substantially realign previously misaligned financial and clinical incentives for hospitals. The immediate effect on hospitals will be to enhance profitability, whereas the effect on Medicare will be to increase expenditures. (+info)Public hospital resource allocations in El Salvador: accounting for the case mix of patients. (8/761)
National hospitals in developing countries command a disproportionate share of medical care budgets, justified on the grounds that they have a more difficult patient case mix and higher occupancy rates than decentralized district hospitals or clinics. This paper empirically tests the hypothesis by developing direct measures of the severity of patient illness, hospital case-mix and a resource intensity index for each of El Salvador's public hospitals. Based on an analysis of inpatient care staffing requirements, national hospitals are found to receive funding far in excess of what case-mix and case-load considerations would warrant. The findings suggest that significant system-wide efficiency gains can be realized by allocating hospital budgets on the bases of performance-related criteria which incorporate the case-mix approach developed here. (+info)Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs) are a system of classifying hospital patients based on their severity of illness, resource utilization, and other factors. DRGs were developed by the US federal government to determine the relative cost of providing inpatient care for various types of diagnoses and procedures.
The DRG system categorizes patients into one of several hundred groups based on their diagnosis, treatment, and other clinical characteristics. Each DRG has a corresponding payment weight that reflects the average resource utilization and costs associated with caring for patients in that group. Hospitals are then reimbursed for inpatient services based on the DRG payment weights, providing an incentive to provide more efficient and cost-effective care.
DRGs have been widely adopted as a tool for managing healthcare costs and improving quality of care. They are used by Medicare, Medicaid, and many private insurers to determine payments for inpatient hospital services. DRGs can also be used to compare the performance of hospitals and healthcare providers, identify best practices, and support quality improvement initiatives.
"Length of Stay" (LOS) is a term commonly used in healthcare to refer to the amount of time a patient spends receiving care in a hospital, clinic, or other healthcare facility. It is typically measured in hours, days, or weeks and can be used as a metric for various purposes such as resource planning, quality assessment, and reimbursement. The length of stay can vary depending on the type of illness or injury, the severity of the condition, the patient's response to treatment, and other factors. It is an important consideration in healthcare management and can have significant implications for both patients and providers.
Phylogeny is the evolutionary history and relationship among biological entities, such as species or genes, based on their shared characteristics. In other words, it refers to the branching pattern of evolution that shows how various organisms have descended from a common ancestor over time. Phylogenetic analysis involves constructing a tree-like diagram called a phylogenetic tree, which depicts the inferred evolutionary relationships among organisms or genes based on molecular sequence data or other types of characters. This information is crucial for understanding the diversity and distribution of life on Earth, as well as for studying the emergence and spread of diseases.
A Prospective Payment System (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which the payment for a specific service is determined before the service is provided. It is commonly used in healthcare systems, including hospitals and post-acute care facilities, to control costs and promote efficiency. Under this system, providers are paid a predetermined amount based on the patient's diagnosis or the type of procedure being performed, rather than being reimbursed for each individual service provided. This encourages providers to deliver care in the most cost-effective manner possible while still meeting quality standards. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) uses PPS for many of its payment models, including the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) and the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS).
Hospital costs are the total amount of money that is expended by a hospital to provide medical and healthcare services to patients. These costs can include expenses related to:
* Hospital staff salaries and benefits
* Supplies, such as medications, medical devices, and surgical equipment
* Utilities, such as electricity, water, and heating
* Facility maintenance and renovation
* Equipment maintenance and purchase
* Administrative costs, such as billing and insurance processing
Hospital costs can also be classified into fixed and variable costs. Fixed costs are those that do not change with the volume of services provided, such as rent or depreciation of equipment. Variable costs are those that change with the volume of services provided, such as supplies and medications.
It's important to note that hospital costs can vary widely depending on factors such as the complexity of care provided, the geographic location of the hospital, and the patient population served. Additionally, hospital costs may not always align with charges or payments for healthcare services, which can be influenced by factors such as negotiated rates with insurance companies and government reimbursement policies.
Molecular sequence data refers to the specific arrangement of molecules, most commonly nucleotides in DNA or RNA, or amino acids in proteins, that make up a biological macromolecule. This data is generated through laboratory techniques such as sequencing, and provides information about the exact order of the constituent molecules. This data is crucial in various fields of biology, including genetics, evolution, and molecular biology, allowing for comparisons between different organisms, identification of genetic variations, and studies of gene function and regulation.
Species specificity is a term used in the field of biology, including medicine, to refer to the characteristic of a biological entity (such as a virus, bacterium, or other microorganism) that allows it to interact exclusively or preferentially with a particular species. This means that the biological entity has a strong affinity for, or is only able to infect, a specific host species.
For example, HIV is specifically adapted to infect human cells and does not typically infect other animal species. Similarly, some bacterial toxins are species-specific and can only affect certain types of animals or humans. This concept is important in understanding the transmission dynamics and host range of various pathogens, as well as in developing targeted therapies and vaccines.
Costs refer to the total amount of resources, such as money, time, and labor, that are expended in the provision of a medical service or treatment. Costs can be categorized into direct costs, which include expenses directly related to patient care, such as medication, supplies, and personnel; and indirect costs, which include overhead expenses, such as rent, utilities, and administrative salaries.
Cost analysis is the process of estimating and evaluating the total cost of a medical service or treatment. This involves identifying and quantifying all direct and indirect costs associated with the provision of care, and analyzing how these costs may vary based on factors such as patient volume, resource utilization, and reimbursement rates.
Cost analysis is an important tool for healthcare organizations to understand the financial implications of their operations and make informed decisions about resource allocation, pricing strategies, and quality improvement initiatives. It can also help policymakers and payers evaluate the cost-effectiveness of different treatment options and develop evidence-based guidelines for clinical practice.
DNA fingerprinting, also known as DNA profiling or genetic fingerprinting, is a laboratory technique used to identify and compare the unique genetic makeup of individuals by analyzing specific regions of their DNA. This method is based on the variation in the length of repetitive sequences of DNA called variable number tandem repeats (VNTRs) or short tandem repeats (STRs), which are located at specific locations in the human genome and differ significantly among individuals, except in the case of identical twins.
The process of DNA fingerprinting involves extracting DNA from a sample, amplifying targeted regions using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and then separating and visualizing the resulting DNA fragments through electrophoresis. The fragment patterns are then compared to determine the likelihood of a match between two samples.
DNA fingerprinting has numerous applications in forensic science, paternity testing, identity verification, and genealogical research. It is considered an essential tool for providing strong evidence in criminal investigations and resolving disputes related to parentage and inheritance.
Bacterial DNA refers to the genetic material found in bacteria. It is composed of a double-stranded helix containing four nucleotide bases - adenine (A), thymine (T), guanine (G), and cytosine (C) - that are linked together by phosphodiester bonds. The sequence of these bases in the DNA molecule carries the genetic information necessary for the growth, development, and reproduction of bacteria.
Bacterial DNA is circular in most bacterial species, although some have linear chromosomes. In addition to the main chromosome, many bacteria also contain small circular pieces of DNA called plasmids that can carry additional genes and provide resistance to antibiotics or other environmental stressors.
Unlike eukaryotic cells, which have their DNA enclosed within a nucleus, bacterial DNA is present in the cytoplasm of the cell, where it is in direct contact with the cell's metabolic machinery. This allows for rapid gene expression and regulation in response to changing environmental conditions.
DNA Sequence Analysis is the systematic determination of the order of nucleotides in a DNA molecule. It is a critical component of modern molecular biology, genetics, and genetic engineering. The process involves determining the exact order of the four nucleotide bases - adenine (A), guanine (G), cytosine (C), and thymine (T) - in a DNA molecule or fragment. This information is used in various applications such as identifying gene mutations, studying evolutionary relationships, developing molecular markers for breeding, and diagnosing genetic diseases.
The process of DNA Sequence Analysis typically involves several steps, including DNA extraction, PCR amplification (if necessary), purification, sequencing reaction, and electrophoresis. The resulting data is then analyzed using specialized software to determine the exact sequence of nucleotides.
In recent years, high-throughput DNA sequencing technologies have revolutionized the field of genomics, enabling the rapid and cost-effective sequencing of entire genomes. This has led to an explosion of genomic data and new insights into the genetic basis of many diseases and traits.
Molecular evolution is the process of change in the DNA sequence or protein structure over time, driven by mechanisms such as mutation, genetic drift, gene flow, and natural selection. It refers to the evolutionary study of changes in DNA, RNA, and proteins, and how these changes accumulate and lead to new species and diversity of life. Molecular evolution can be used to understand the history and relationships among different organisms, as well as the functional consequences of genetic changes.
A base sequence in the context of molecular biology refers to the specific order of nucleotides in a DNA or RNA molecule. In DNA, these nucleotides are adenine (A), guanine (G), cytosine (C), and thymine (T). In RNA, uracil (U) takes the place of thymine. The base sequence contains genetic information that is transcribed into RNA and ultimately translated into proteins. It is the exact order of these bases that determines the genetic code and thus the function of the DNA or RNA molecule.
Diagnosis-related group
Case mix index
Health-related embarrassment
Diagnosis code
Severity of illness
Osteochondritis dissecans
Art Alexakis
Childhood interstitial lung disease
Hairdresser
Noralou P. Roos
Acraea bomba
Long-term acute care facility
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Timeline of sexual orientation and medicine
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Clinical Lung Cancer
Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 3
Hoarding
Posterior ramus syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Cultural sensitivity
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International Classifi1
- DRGs are assigned by a "grouper" program based on ICD (International Classification of Diseases) diagnoses, procedures, age, sex, discharge status, and the presence of complications or comorbidities. (wikipedia.org)
DRGs4
- DRGs may be further grouped into Major Diagnostic Categories (MDCs). (wikipedia.org)
- DRGs are also standard practice for establishing reimbursements for other Medicare related reimbursements such as to home healthcare providers. (wikipedia.org)
- DRGs were first implemented in New Jersey, beginning in 1980 at the initiative of NJ Health Commissioner Joanne Finley: 13 with a small number of hospitals partitioned into three groups according to their budget positions - surplus, breakeven, and deficit - prior to the imposition of DRG payment. (wikipedia.org)
- View the ICD-9 code's corresponding Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs). (aapc.com)
Symptoms13
- Early signs and symptoms of these illnesses are nonspecific or mimic other illnesses, which can make diagnosis challenging. (cdc.gov)
- The 2021 study also noted that from the first appearance of symptoms it can take more than six years and as many as 17 clinical encounters before a person receives a definitive rare disease diagnosis. (businesswire.com)
- 3 , 4 Diagnosis of diabetes is preceded by a variable period of symptoms that include polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss, fatigue and polyphagia. (cmaj.ca)
- It is unclear how these signs and symptoms are related to abnormal growth. (medlineplus.gov)
- To make an accurate diagnosis, most doctors and researchers now follow a set of strict guidelines that define the signs and symptoms of Proteus syndrome. (medlineplus.gov)
- Still, one-half of the patients continue to have stress symptoms And significantly PTSD therapy-related symptoms. (dualdiagnosis.org)
- This group of related disorders shares some symptoms. (webmd.com)
- The DSM-5 also includes another diagnosis, called social pragmatic communication disorder, which has some symptoms that overlap with Asperger's. (webmd.com)
- Although no treatment can reverse the effects of asbestos exposure, there are options for managing symptoms and preventing the progression of asbestos-related diseases. (healthline.com)
- Imagine being a medical professional trying to decide which symptoms check which box and which diagnosis is the correct one. (yourtango.com)
- That difference increased when symptoms presenting within 6 months (aRR 1.38, 95% CI 1.30-1.47) and 12 months (aRR 1.50, 95% CI 1.42-1.60) of diagnosis were included. (medpagetoday.com)
- In addition, patients presenting with neck mass/swelling and other symptoms were more likely to have longer intervals from symptom onset to diagnosis (aRR 1.31, 95% CI 1.08-1.59). (medpagetoday.com)
- Adolescents with ADHD (n = 627) and ASD (n = 91) differed from their peers on a plethora of developmental signs, with signs closely related to the core symptoms of the disorders after age 5 being most indicative of the disorders. (lu.se)
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- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2023) Principal diagnosis data cubes , AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 22 September 2023. (aihw.gov.au)
Complications2
- Timely diagnosis can lead to targeted therapy, surveillance for complications, and genetic counseling which can positively affect health outcomes, survival, and the overall healthcare system. (businesswire.com)
- 1) "Diagnosis-related group" means the classification system mandated by Medicare regulations for reimbursement purposes that groups patients according to principal diagnosis, presence of a surgical procedure, age, presence or absence of significant complications, and other relevant criteria. (texas.gov)
Autism Spectrum1
- Has your child with Down syndrome received a secondary diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? (dsat.ca)
Prevention2
- This report updates the 2006 CDC recommendations on the diagnosis and management of tickborne rickettsial diseases in the United States and includes information on the practical aspects of epidemiology, clinical assessment, treatment, laboratory diagnosis, and prevention of tickborne rickettsial diseases. (cdc.gov)
- Articles are selected for AMD Clips if they discuss next-generation sequencing or other advanced molecular techniques applied to infectious disease diagnosis, surveillance, prevention, and control. (cdc.gov)
Inpatient2
- The financial effects of receiving a delayed diagnosis were particularly acute among patients with ALD and DMD, as measured by direct medical costs, a category that includes inpatient hospital or outpatient care, emergency department visits, physician visits, prescription medications, and Medicaid-covered caregiver services. (businesswire.com)
- Insurance companies use the DRG code, along with a diagnosis/CPT code and the length of the inpatient stay, to determine payment and reimbursement for claims. (sparrow.org)
Medicare2
- Refinement of the Medicare diagnosis-related groups to incorporate a measure of severity. (jamanetwork.com)
- Increase Diagnoses Coding Compliance with Medicare Transmittal and Manuals directives right at code level. (aapc.com)
Definite diagnosis2
- A biopsy of the tumor, which provides a definite diagnosis based on the characteristics of tumor tissue seen under a microscope. (sarcomahelp.org)
- Thus, it is important to make a definite diagnosis and initiate treatment in the early stage to decrease mortality and improve the prognosis. (hindawi.com)
Differential diagnosis2
Skip1
- In general, analysts are advised to carefully review question wording in the OCQ codebook to make sure they understand question skip patterns and the definitions employed for Occupation-related variables. (cdc.gov)
Respiratory2
- 16 The Swedish study, based on a 14-year observation period from 1969 to 1982, found that visits to primary care physicians declined during July and August in relation to a decline in diagnoses related to respiratory tract infections, and that there were no appreciable differences for the rest of the year. (annfammed.org)
- COPD is an umbrella term for a group of diseases that cause respiratory issues. (healthline.com)
Family physician3
- This study evaluated the effects of seasonality on diagnoses within NAMCS family physician data. (annfammed.org)
- We estimated adjusted risk ratios (RRs) for an episode of diabetic ketoacidosis at the time of diabetes diagnosis in relation to usual provider of care (family physician, pediatrician or none) using Poisson regression models with robust error variance. (cmaj.ca)
- Within this age group, those who had a family physician or a pediatrician were 31% less likely (adjusted RR 0.69, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.56-0.85) or 38% less likely (adjusted RR 0.62, 95% CI 0.45-0.86), respectively, to present with diabetic ketoacidosis, relative to those without a usual provider of care. (cmaj.ca)
Estrogen2
Retrospective cohor1
- Antibiotics are often prescribed in the 3 months preceding a diagnosis of head and neck cancer, resulting in delays in diagnosis, according to a large retrospective cohort study. (medpagetoday.com)
Classification2
- The original objective of diagnosis-related groups (DRG) was to develop a classification system that identified the "products" that the patient received. (wikipedia.org)
- Diagnosis-Related Groups is a patient classification system. (mayoclinic.org)
Closely2
- It is closely related to neural networks. (igi-global.com)
- Industry and occupation text data were then coded by trained coders using the U.S. Census Bureau's Census 2000 Indexes of Industry and Occupations.1 For public release, recoded variables for industry and occupation groups were constructed, closely following the pattern established for reporting industry and occupation groups in the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (see NHANES 1999-2000 Occupation Questionnaire documentation, Appendix B). (cdc.gov)
Treatment5
- The CMS SDRGs improved upon the original DRG definitions by dividing all diagnoses into three categories: not a CC, a CC, or a Major CC. When compared to CCs, treatment of patients with Major CCs required a substantial amount of additional resources. (wikipedia.org)
- And that great strides have been made in the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer . (mainlinehealth.org)
- The key is getting an early diagnoses, so treatment can begin as early as possible when cancer is easier to treat. (mainlinehealth.org)
- Thus, clinicians can optimize treatment by taking family-related stressors into account particularly for females and people with a migrant background. (frontiersin.org)
- The study focused on the adequacy of treatment among VA patients with PTSD Therapy, Comparing whether individual treatment is group treatment is better than the other. (dualdiagnosis.org)
Relation1
- We conducted a survey in a sample of 294 psychiatric patients in a large outpatient clinic in Berlin, measuring level of distress in relation to COVID-19 lockdown as well as family-related distress. (frontiersin.org)
Incidence2
- While analyzing melanoma incidence by socioeconomic status, diagnosis supposedly elevated over time in all groups. (healthjockey.com)
- Incidence rates were highest among young adult males (19-44 year age group), in rural counties, and in the Sandhills region. (cdc.gov)
Disorders4
- People with PTSD were most strongly affected by family-related distress, whereas people with psychotic disorders and addiction reported the least distress. (frontiersin.org)
- The isolation and stress appear to have had a psychological affected the general population, with higher depression, anxiety, and stress related disorders ( 2 ). (frontiersin.org)
- Attempts to test the differential impact of the pandemic suggest that people with affective disorders are far more affected by the restrictions imposed by COVID-19, whereas people with psychotic disorders are less affected ( 5 , 6 ) Specific population groups may be especially vulnerable to stress resulting from the COVID-19 crisis. (frontiersin.org)
- Instead, these individuals actually have condition that is considered part of a larger group of disorders called PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome. (medlineplus.gov)
Assessment2
- The purpose of this paper is to propose a model for conducting an organizational assessment/diagnosis. (emerald.com)
- James Lewis commented that some recommendations from the Public Health Assessment Work Group, October 22, 2002 ORRHES meeting, did not pass and there was some question as to if they should be revisited. (cdc.gov)
Avoidable3
- The study, which was presented at a September 14 briefing hosted by the Rare Disease Congressional Caucus, estimates the avoidable per patient medical costs and productivity losses attributable to delayed diagnosis of those seven rare diseases at between $86,000 and $517,000 per patient. (businesswire.com)
- Medical costs for rare diseases are inevitable, but avoidable costs from delayed diagnosis not only place financial strain on individuals and families but also divert crucial healthcare funds. (businesswire.com)
- Diabetic ketoacidosis is the leading cause of death among children with type 1 diabetes mellitus, and is an avoidable complication at first-time diagnosis of diabetes. (cmaj.ca)
Cancer diagnosis3
- Despite a career-ending cancer diagnosis, U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Blake Conley prepares to retire after more than 20 years serving his nation with a positive outlook and a desire to keep serving. (health.mil)
- People who have experienced depression before may be prone to developing it again after receiving a cancer diagnosis. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- This study shows that for many patients, "the road from symptom onset to HNC [head and neck cancer] diagnosis should be marked with a sign reading 'Warning, Detour Ahead,'" Graboyes and colleagues wrote. (medpagetoday.com)
Diabetes1
- For children with newly diagnosed diabetes, having a usual provider of care appears to be important in decreasing the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis at the time of diabetes diagnosis. (cmaj.ca)
Clinical Modification1
- Revision, Clinical Modification, (ICD-9-CM) . For diagnosis codes, there is an implied decimal between positions 3 and 4. (cdc.gov)
Mortality5
- Death in low-mortality Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRG). (mayoclinic.org)
- Death of a patient with a generally non-serious diagnosis or during a procedure that usually has a low number of deaths (mortality). (mayoclinic.org)
- Therefore, it is important to make a definitive diagnosis in the early stage and to prescribe appropriate medications to avoid mortality and improve prognosis. (hindawi.com)
- The relative importance of risk factors for 60-day mortality was evaluated using the interaction with disease group (Sepsis, ARDS or COVID-19) in logistic regression models. (nature.com)
- In the model on 60-day mortality in sepsis and COVID-19 there were significant interactions with disease group for age, sex and asthma. (nature.com)
Logistic regression1
- A logistic regression was performed with each diagnosis as an outcome on the full data. (annfammed.org)
Onset4
- For individuals with late onset Pompe disease, delayed diagnosis increased mean annual direct medical costs in the year of diagnosis by approximately $50,000 per patient compared with timely diagnosis. (businesswire.com)
- Patients receiving an antibiotic prescription within 3 months of a diagnosis had a 21.1% longer time between symptom onset and diagnosis (adjusted rate ratio [RR] 1.21, 95% CI 1.14-1.29), they noted in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery . (medpagetoday.com)
- This designated job may or may not be related to the onset of a Sample Person's asthma. (cdc.gov)
- This employment history may be, but is not necessarily related to the onset of a participant's asthma. (cdc.gov)
Inflammation3
- These results indicate for the first time that KYN and indole TRP metabolic pathways are concomitantly altered in obese subjects and highlight their respective associations with obesity-related systemic inflammation. (frontiersin.org)
- Additionally, changes in the gut microbiota composition and permeability that have been highly documented in obesity ( 6 - 9 ), were also found to play a role in obesity-related inflammation ( 10 , 11 ). (frontiersin.org)
- ARDS can be caused by pulmonary processes e.g., pneumonia and inhalation injury or by external inflammation related to, for example, major trauma or non-pulmonary sepsis 7 . (nature.com)
Occur2
- CONCLUSIONS There is little seasonal variation in the 23 diagnoses that occur in more than 1% of visits to family physicians. (annfammed.org)
- This article will discuss how depression affects different groups of people, which other conditions it can occur with, and its economic impact on society as a whole. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Depression3
- Although anyone can experience depression, some individuals and groups are more likely to develop the condition than others. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Among the adults who responded to the survey, 13.1% were aged 18-25 years, meaning that this age group was most at risk of experiencing depression. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Statistically, females are twice as likely to receive a diagnosis of depression than males. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Illness4
- Studies further suggest that certain groups of psychiatric patients may have greater difficulty adhering to the various restrictions such as social distancing, and stricter hygiene, via reduced executive function ( 12 ), maladaptive denial of illness ( 13 ), psychotic interpretation of the illness ( 14 ). (frontiersin.org)
- Nine clinical courses cover definitions of approximately 30 diagnoses from evidence-based literature, incorporating specific terminology usage to capture proper severity of illness. (hcmarketplace.com)
- Ambient temperature and emergency department visits for heat-related illness in North Carolina, 2007-2008. (cdc.gov)
- Results: In 2007-2008, there were 2539 emergency department visits with heat-related illness as the primary diagnosis. (cdc.gov)
Specific4
- A global budget provides fixed funding for a specific population group and offers more flexibility in allocating resources. (who.int)
- To date, we are unaware of any literature describing the effects of seasonality on the relative frequency of specific diagnoses in primary care. (annfammed.org)
- Data for the Sample Person's "Asthma Job" (OCD470G-OCD 480): for adults reporting a diagnosis of asthma (MCQ010=1), the industry and occupation group codes for the specific job held when the asthma began are provided. (cdc.gov)
- For respondents reporting a diagnosis of asthma (MCQ010=1), the industry and occupation designation for the specific job held when the asthma began were captured. (cdc.gov)
Socially1
- People who have this type of ASD tend to have a hard time relating to others socially. (webmd.com)
Patients11
- Comparison of diagnosis-related group based reimbursement and case-mix index within hospitalized patients before and after modified malnutrition diagnosis. (bvsalud.org)
- RÉSUMÉ Le « case-mix » (ou ensemble des divers cas pris en charge par un établissement hospitalier ou un praticien) est un outil qui permet de classer les patients en fonction de leur similitude clinique et de l'homogénéité des ressources requises. (who.int)
- The Diagnosis-related groups (DRG), which purpose of this study was to examine the classify hospital acute patients, are the best- feasibility of the casemix and DRG systems known example of the casemix system [ 1 ]. (who.int)
- WASHINGTON--( BUSINESS WIRE )--In one of the first studies of healthcare resource utilization and costs for patients with rare disease, the EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases reveals that timely diagnosis and screening can shorten and possibly eliminate the diagnostic odyssey while significantly reducing the cost impact of rare disease for individuals, families, and the healthcare system. (businesswire.com)
- For patients with delayed diagnosis of ALD and DMD, the mean annual direct medical costs per patient were roughly twice as high in the year of diagnosis compared with those who received a timely diagnosis. (businesswire.com)
- An x-ray is often the first diagnostic test that osteosarcoma patients receive, and an experienced radiologist may recognize immediately that bone cancer is the likely diagnosis. (sarcomahelp.org)
- Patients receiving Group Therapy seek more visits than those getting individual therapy. (dualdiagnosis.org)
- More than 82 percent of liver cancer patients die within five years of diagnosis, according to the National Institutes of Health. (nfcr.org)
- In over 7,800 patients with head and neck cancer, at least one antibiotic was prescribed to 15.6% of patients within 3 months before diagnosis, representing an increase over the 8.9% baseline prescribing rate (12 to 9 months before diagnosis), reported Sean T. Massa, MD, of the Saint Louis University School of Medicine in Missouri, and colleagues. (medpagetoday.com)
- Compared with white patients, African-American patients (aPR 0.77, 95% CI 0.65-0.92) and non-Hispanic other/unknown race patients (aPR 0.66, 95% CI 0.50-0.88) were less likely to receive antibiotics 3 months before diagnosis. (medpagetoday.com)
- That said, patients in minority racial and ethnic categories are still overall diagnosed later and have worse outcomes associated with HNC," Massa's group wrote. (medpagetoday.com)
Visits1
- The few published studies we found show seasonal variation in the diagnosis of ischemic heart disease in general practice (United Kingdom) 15 and in the number of visits to primary care physicians (Sweden). (annfammed.org)
Outcomes3
- For these three rare diseases, timely diagnosis can eliminate the diagnostic odyssey and its associated medical costs and provide the opportunity for optimal intervention and improved health outcomes. (businesswire.com)
- Timely diagnosis, using tools such as newborn screening and next-generation, evidence-based neonatal sequencing, is especially important when there are disease-altering or life-saving treatments available that can prevent irreversible disease progression and change outcomes. (businesswire.com)
- In many countries, women, children, indigenous groups, ethnic minorities and socioeconomically disadvantaged groups are often inequitably exposed to risk factors and have limited access to diagnosis and care services, which may result in poorer outcomes for these vulnerable groups. (who.int)
Treatments1
- In this text, we review recent changes regarding categorization of AKI diagnostic criteria as well as new markers of AKI and treatments for cirrhosis-related AKI. (hindawi.com)
20201
- In December 2020, CMS imposed statutory amendments and conditions of payment related to mental health services provided using telehealth. (mossadams.com)
Consensus2
- To this end, the neuropathology teams have started a process to generate consensus guidelines for the pathological diagnosis of CTE that will allow a more complete picture to be formulated over the grant period. (nih.gov)
- Digitized images of the slides were then provided to the consensus neuropathology group whose members were blinded to all information, including age, sex, and clinical history. (nih.gov)
Major3
- These diagnoses cover a broad spectrum of disease conditions, ranging from major acute illnesses (e.g., heart attack and stroke) to minor illnesses (e.g., otitis media and urinary tract infections). (wikipedia.org)
- That finding was a major impetus for the new study, which showed that individuals whose diagnoses were delayed by an average of five years were approximately four times as likely to see three or more specialists as those with shorter diagnostic odysseys. (businesswire.com)
- Diet and nutritional habits represent the main contributors to obesity-related alterations in the gut microbiota given their major role in shaping intestinal bacteria environment. (frontiersin.org)
Diseases4
- Awareness, diagnosis, and control of tickborne rickettsial diseases are most effectively addressed by considering the intersecting components of human, animal, and environmental health that collectively form the foundation of One Health ( 1 ), an approach that integrates expertise from multiple disciplines and facilitates understanding of these complex zoonoses. (cdc.gov)
- This new study on the Cost of Delayed Diagnosis is a follow-up to the landmark 2021 " National Economic Burden of Rare Disease Study ," which estimated that the economic impact of 379 rare diseases in 2019 was nearly $1 trillion, with 60% of those costs being shouldered directly by families and society. (businesswire.com)
- Go to the Autoimmune Diseases Support Group. (mayoclinic.org)
- On the other hand, COPD refers to a group of diseases that cause various breathing-related problems. (healthline.com)
Scientists1
- Scientists focused on melanoma diagnoses that occurred January 1, 1988 through December 31, 1992 and January 1, 1998 through December 31, 2002. (healthjockey.com)
Statistically1
- A statistically significant difference was found according to the nonparametric Mann Whitney U test results in the comparison of HVA (Hallux Valgus Angle) between groups. (japmaonline.org)
Deaths1
- In 2012, there were 14.1 million new cases and 8.2 million cancer-related deaths worldwide. (who.int)
Support4
- The Down Syndrome Association of Toronto (DSAT) invites you to attend a support group. (dsat.ca)
- Our results support earlier findings on differential vulnerability of diagnostic groups to these stressors. (frontiersin.org)
- You don't need a formal diagnosis to join and support people are welcome. (meetup.com)
- Welcome to REACH Down Syndrome Support Group! (reachdevelopment.org)
Diagnostic3
- Due to substantial new research and revision of the adult RLS diagnostic criteria, a task force was chosen by the International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group (IRLSSG) to consider updates to the pediatric diagnostic criteria. (nih.gov)
- AKI diagnosis is controversial due to a lack of unified diagnostic criteria [ 5 ], although some criteria, such as the RIFLE criteria, AKIN criteria, and KDIGO criteria, have been published. (hindawi.com)
- The Acute Dialysis Quality Initiative (ADQI) group first proposed the RIFLE diagnostic criteria in 2004. (hindawi.com)
Common1
- Studies suggest that an AKT1 gene mutation is more common in groups of cells that experience overgrowth than in the parts of the body that grow normally. (medlineplus.gov)
Alcohol3
- While hepatitis B and C remain the main causes of liver cancer, alcohol is involved in 25 - 30 percent of diagnoses in the United States. (nfcr.org)
- median overall survival was 9.7 versus 5.7 months in the non-alcohol-related and alcohol-related groups respectively. (nfcr.org)
- Investigators surmise that survival rates fall because of alcohol-related liver damage. (nfcr.org)
Syndrome3
- However, many researchers now believe that individuals with PTEN gene mutations and asymmetric overgrowth do not meet the strict guidelines for a diagnosis of Proteus syndrome. (medlineplus.gov)
- However, some scientific articles still refer to PTEN -related Proteus syndrome. (medlineplus.gov)
- Today, Asperger's syndrome is technically no longer a diagnosis on its own. (webmd.com)
Physician1
- Brundage is a former ACDIS board member and frequently lectures to physician groups on documentation. (hcmarketplace.com)
Code2
- Code list containing diagnosis related group classifications. (stylusstudio.com)
- Payable with a diagnosis code in Diagnosis List 1. (aapc.com)
Population1
- Appendix A lists a SASâ„¢ program to provide value labels for the Industry and Occupation groups designated for the Sample Person's current, longest, and "asthma" jobs (Note that military occupations are not permissible entries for NHANES current job data because the survey covers only the civilian, non-institutionalized population. (cdc.gov)
Adolescent3
- Dr. Hershman stated that the most vulnerable group for Hashimoto's disease today is adolescent girls, aged 12-14. (cdc.gov)
- Also we wanted to explore health related quality of life of adolescent ballet dancers with HV. (japmaonline.org)
- The aims of this study were to explore the effect of HV on adolescent ballet dancers' balance and to assess the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of adolescent ballet dancers with HV. (japmaonline.org)
Nutritional1
- The aim of this study was to explore the effects of adding a proper nutritional diagnosis and modifying complication groups on DRG payment and CMI. (bvsalud.org)
Medical5
- The high number of exams that is done in healthcare institutions increases the medical doctors' workload, leading to poor working conditions and the increase of wrong diagnoses. (igi-global.com)
- Brett Hoggard, MD, is the medical director of a hospitalist group in St. Petersburg, Florida, and has been practicing as a hospitalist since 2002. (hcmarketplace.com)
- He also works as a consultant with the Brundage Medical Group, specializing in clinical documentation improvement, insurance claim denials, and process improvement projects. (hcmarketplace.com)
- Your doctor will ask you questions about your personal and medical history to find out whether you could be at risk for an asbestos-related condition. (healthline.com)
- Enter search terms to find related medical topics, multimedia and more. (msdmanuals.com)
Adults1
- Most diagnoses happen between ages 5 and 9, although some people are adults before they get their diagnosis. (webmd.com)