On April 1, 2014, President Obama signed into law the “Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014,” which requires the delay of ICD-10 for at least one year. Specifically, the bill states that the Department of Health and Human Services cannot adopt the ICD-10 code set as the standard until at least October 1. 2015. […]
Dr. James Pierog discusses pediatric emergency medicine
A pediatric-dedicated emergency department is staffed with medical professionals who are specially trained to handle pediatric emergencies, Dr. James Pierog, medical director of emergency medical services at CHOC, tells “American Health Journal.” Specially trained physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists and pharmacists, as well as child life specialists, are on hand at the Julia and George Argyros […]
Dr. Troy Reyna Discusses Lumps, Bumps in Children
Though commonly found in children, lumps and bumps are don’t always require surgery, Dr. Troy Reyna, a pediatric surgeon at CHOC, tells “American Health Journal.” These conditions can occur anywhere under the skin, and are commonly found in the head and neck region, says Dr. Reyna. Learn more about lumps and bumps in “American Health […]
Dr. Leonard Sender Discusses Genomic Cancer Research
Genomic cancer treatment examines a patient’s genomes to reveal individualized treatment to battle cancer, says CHOC’s Dr. Leonard Sender.
Dr. Daniel Jaffurs Discusses Cleft Lip, Palate Repair
The chances that a child will have a cleft lip or palate can increase if a parent, close relative or another sibling experienced the condition, but the increased risk is still small, Dr. Daniel Jaffurs, a CHOC plastic surgeon, tells “American Health Journal.” Whether a child will experience clefting relies on a variety of factors, […]
Dr. Cindy Kim Discusses Guided Imagery
Guided imagery is a technique that uses the progression of mental images to focus the mind and connect the mind to body with a goal of enhancing relaxation, Dr. Cindy Kim, a psychologist at CHOC, tells “American Health Journal.” The technique can enhance stress coping and pain management skills, and is a good way to […]
