Recent trends in motorcycle fatalities
Recent trends in motorcycle fatalities show older riders are more likely to be involved in fatal crashes, often on rural roads. Over half of all motorcycle fatalities involve collisions with other vehicles.
American College of Emergency Physicians
Some patients not seeking rapid heart attack care
Certain patient groups continue to experience delays in seeking emergency care, despite public education efforts and improved treatment times. Researchers found elderly patients (over 64), women (35%), black patients (6%), and diabetic patients (25%) are disproportionately affected by late hospital arrivals.
Preauthorization no indicator of emergency care reimbursement
Researchers found that preauthorization was granted in only half of visits, and denied or downcoded in the remaining 50%. The lack of timely reimbursement creates a financial burden on patients and hospitals. Prudent layperson laws aim to eliminate prior authorization and retrospective denials for emergency care.
Thrill rides may be mysterious cause of neurological symptoms
The risk of injury requiring medical attention on amusement park rides is one in 124,000, while the risk of fatal injury is one in 150 million. Giant roller coasters produce high G forces that can cause neurologic injury.