Error Rate 7.4 Percent in Speech Recognition-Assisted Notes
Overall, 15.8 percent of errors at level of speech recognition-assisted notes involve clinical info
IV Acetaminophen Minimally Helpful for Colectomy Pain
IV acetaminophen has similar effectiveness to oral doses and doesn't meaningfully cut opioid use
IT Solutions for Easier EHRs Save Physicians Time, Burnout
These solutions improve EHR user interface with easier login identification, voice recognition
FDA: Zephyr Endobronchial Valve Approved for Severe Emphysema
Valve has been approved after review of data from trial involving 190 patients with emphysema
Patients Comfortable With Doctors Having Tattoos, Piercings
Survey finds body art does not impact patients' perceptions of competence, professionalism
Hospitals Face $218B in Federal Payment Cuts From 2010 to 2028
11 pieces of legislation plus regulatory changes result in payment reductions beyond those under ACA
Patient Complaints Mainly About Rudeness, Rushing, Reproach
Complaints of rudeness vary from being verbally attacked by receptionist to feeling insulted by docs
June 2018 Briefing – Anesthesiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Anesthesiology for June 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
AMA Calls for Electronic Health Record Training
Association says medical students, residents should undergo training with evaluative feedback
Practice Management Can Improve Efficiency
Suggestions include doing a financial analysis, using scribes, renegotiating insurance contracts
