NY Times story on Aetna

Today's NY Times includes a story describing how in 2008, Aetna will follow the lead of Humana and WellPoint; they will no longer reimburse patients/doctors for the use of the anesthetic propofol during colonoscopies.

This change is set to take effice April 1 2008. Doctors should look for the notice from Aetna in the next 1-2 weeks, as the letter is set to be sent out today.

Read the entire article (free registration may be required for access).


--With thanks to HealthLeaders Media for pointing out the story.

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New CME/CE on Medscape

Medscape recently announced a CME/CE topic that may be of interest to the staff.

Topical Treatments for Fat Reduction -- Do They Work? A Best Evidence Review (link)

• From: Medscape Family Medicine
• CME/CE Credits:
• 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for physicians
• 0.25 nursing contact hours
• Release Date: October 16, 2007
• Expiration Date: October 16, 2008
• Summary: The current study suggests that aminophylline cream can improve the distribution of topical fat, and these results may in turn improve patients' body image and self-esteem.

With thanks to Medscape CME Alert.

In the Literature / Current Awareness

From the NEJM: "Flu vaccine is effective in community-dwelling elderly"

The October 4th issue includes the results of a study that confirms that influenza vaccinations reduce hospitalization and death rates for the elderly in the community.

• Abstract
• Full-text

[NEJM. 2007;357:1373-1381]

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Flu Vaccine: Facts & Myths

The October issue of the ANA Nursing Insider highlights new influenza resources available on their website:

• A poster from the CDC that debunks some common myths about flu vaccinations: "Flu Vaccine: Facts & Myths"
• The 2007-2008 Flu Backgrounder, which details the current recommendations from the ANA and the CDC.