State medical boards ‘dangerously lax’ at targeting incompetent physicians, watchdog group says
Professional discipline for doctors has decreased in the last three years.
COVID-19 treatment in 2020: a slideshow
AHRQ publishes estimates for civilian population, not including residents of nursing homes or other institutions.
ChatGPT proves accurate in making final clinical diagnoses
AI shows how it can increase accuracy in clinical care and assist doctors with decision-making in the future
The ethical adoption of AI in healthcare: A proactive approach
Responsible application of AI is crucial, especially when the health and well-being of people are at stake.
Medical misinformation leaves patients in ‘muddled middle’ for health care knowledge
KFF survey analyzes false statements and finds people put trust in ‘probably.’
Cigarette smoking ticks up slightly, but remains below historic highs
Gallup poll indicates use and perception of harm of e-cigarettes and marijuana as well.
Listeria milkshakes in Washington; U.S. air pollution reaches 17 year high; Screen time linked to developmental delays - Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in primary care today.
Physicians Foundation seeks medical groups, doctors for new grant-funded projects to address patient drivers of health
Proposals due next month for pilot programs assisting food, housing, safety.
Doctor demographics: Data from the Federation of State Medical Boards
Census reveals information about physician workforce across the United States.
More screen time equals more problems, video games to replace Adderall, generative AI can resurrect the dead - Digital Pulse
The latest health care technology news
Navigating a medical board investigation: From inception to hearings
How to mitigate or prevent public discipline by a medical board.
How do we unlock the full potential of telehealth?
Despite its proven success, persisting barriers slow technology’s adoption
Can care guidance save rural hospitals?
These programs are focused on prevention by proactively interacting with patients to understand and resolve their care barriers - before non-clinical issues become problematic and costly.
Dads develop post-partum depression; Spanking ban in schools; First Maryland malaria in 40 years- Morning Medical Update
U.S. leads the world in list prices for diabetes, antiobesity meds
New drugs may lighten patient weights and wallets.
Price increases – not upcoding - to blame for rising emergency department costs to patients
Study examined more than three million ED visits
Substance use among adults
Are your patients using? NIH survey shows numbers are trending up in groups aged 19 to 30 and 35 to 50 years.
Medicare proposal would cover caregivers; New definition of human embryo; Hospital mandates nurse to patient ratios - Morning Medical Update
Digital solutions to bridge staffing gaps for medical providers
Powering through with temporary help and overtime is unsustainable and costly. Instead, use innovative technology to save money and improve service for patients.
New study sheds light on doctors’ use of social media to spread COVID-19 misinformation
Twitter, Facebook were most frequently-used platforms
Cyberattacks on health care grow in number even as more leaders, staff gain awareness
‘New era’ as 2023 could go from bad to worse for invasions of computer networks.
Pig kidney sustains brain dead man; Risk of 9 cancers reduced by being in good shape; Arthritis drug could boost effectiveness of morning after pill - Morning Medical Update
Only 45% of patients happy with their health insurance
Survey shows that patients want a lot more from their health plan than what they are getting
Representative takes aim at prior authorizations in Medicare, Medicare Advantage
Legislation that would speed up treatment reviews is piling up. Will Congress or CMS act first?
Public awareness is hazy about federal rules for prescription drug prices
A year after the president signed the Inflation Reduction Act, it seems Americans may not fully understand what it does.
The need for greater patient loyalty: A lesson from the hospitality industry
Physicians would be wise to exam how the hospitality industry builds repeat customers before it’s too late
Three pillars to managing low-dollar AR
Use these to develop a strategic approach to profitably manage and effectively resolve low-dollar accounts receivables.
Gas station company tackles urgent care; ADHD medication shortage persists; Opioid treatment scarcity - Morning Medical Update
Proposed rule banning noncompete agreements draws mixed reaction from health care execs
Doctors largely oppose noncompetes, hospitals and other employers favor them
Care at home: Technology, trust, teamwork all have a place
American Telemedicine Association convenes panel to discuss health services for an aging population.
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