AMA Claim Process Toolkit
The American Medical Association offers educational materials to help clinicians process claims more efficiently. The “Heal the Claims Process” toolkit includes resources to help doctors Prepare That Claim, Follow That Claim, and Appeal That Claim. Tools include template appeal letters and claim management checklists. For more information, contact the AMA by visiting
Tools to Assess Alcohol Abuse
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism is offering a booklet and a Web site to help adults assess and change risky drinking habits. The “Rethinking Drinking” booklet and Web site offer information on risky drinking patterns, alcohol content of drinks, and signs of an alcohol problem. To download the booklet or use the Web site tools, visit
http://rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov
Older Adults and Alcohol Abuse
The National Institute on Aging and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism are offering a booklet that addresses drinking in older adults. “Older Adults and Alcohol: You Can Get Help” includes information about alcohol sensitivity and aging, how drinking affects health problems, and how alcohol interacts with medications. To download a copy, visit
www.nia.nih.gov/healthinformation/publications/alcoholbooklet
Inhalant Abuse in Teens
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is offering a new publication on inhalant abuse aimed at teens. “Tips for Teens: The Truth About Inhalants” provides facts on the long- and short-term effects, physical and psychological risks, and legal implications of inhalant abuse. To download the document, visit