Lower Reimbursement, Greater Regulation Threaten to Shutter Sleep Centers
Plan needed to reposition centers to be economically viable in new third-party payer and regulatory climates
Features
Slowing the Rise of Oropharyngeal Cancers
Why some adolescents are not receiving the HPV vaccine, which may prevent HPV-related oropharyngeal cancers, and what can be done about it
Departments
Special Reports
Facial Plastic Surgery Gains Popularity with Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Otolaryngologists must prepare to accommodate a variety of facial structures, learn cultural sensitivity in talking to minority patients
Health Policy
Price Cut Generates Momentum Behind Push to Revamp SGR
Possibility of repealing and replacing Sustainable Growth Rate Medicare reimbursement formula seems more likely than ever, say congressional lawmakers
Legal Matters
Healthcare Providers Must Comply with HIPAA Privacy Practices
Failure to have an updated Notice of Privacy Practices by September 23, 2013 could result in fines and penalties
Practice Management
How to Handle Romantic Advances from a Patient
Physician tips for maintaining a professional relationship with flirtatious patients
Other
TRIO Best Practices
What is the Best Treatment for Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma?
Most studies point toward hemithyroidectomy as adequate treatment for PTMC without sacrificing locoregional control
TRIO Best Practices
Does Balloon Catheter Sinuplasty Have a Role in the Surgical Management of Pediatric Sinus Disease?
Balloon catheter sinuplasty appears safe for use among pediatric patients with chronic recurrent sinusitis
Literature Review: A Roundup of Important Recent Studies
Speech perception lower in older CI users; caseload volume predictor of thyroid surgery outcomes; younger patients with mucosal HNCA have better survival rates; CT scan use for diagnosing CRS remains steady