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The number of health data breaches has steadily increased since 2010

Number of Health-Related Data Breaches Increasing

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Health plans had most records breached from 2010 to 2017, but providers breached most often
Despite large health policy changes

For Employer-Based Plans, Spending Across Services Steady

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Spending increased, but not uniformly, across all categories of health services from 2007 to 2016

September 2018 Briefing – Cosmetic Surgery

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cosmetic Surgery for September 2018. This roundup includes the...
From 2016 to 2017

More Non-Elderly Americans Uninsured in 2017 Versus 2016

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More than 700,000 Americans uninsured in 2017 versus 2016, despite broad economic improvement
Curtains surrounding patient beds become progressively contaminated with bacteria

Hospital Privacy Curtains Become Increasingly Contaminated

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Ten to 14 days after being hung, curtains show increased MRSA positivity
Following a six-month learning period to implement an electronic medical record system

Implementing EMRs Affects Time Spent With Patients in Clinic

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Even after return to pre-EMR efficiency, more time spent on documentation, less on patient interaction
More than half of physicians experience burnout

Physicians Often Don’t Address Their Burnout

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Same traits that help doctors excel at their jobs make them more likely to experience burnout
Medical practices can take steps to avoid problems related to use of social media by staff members

Practices Should Set Rules for Staff Social Media Use

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Staff social media accounts should be strictly personal, with no info about patients or employees
Having a Master of Business Administration degree can help doctors with important

Business Degree Increasingly Useful for Doctors

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With increased focus on value, business analysis skills sought after
Symptoms of burnout and career choice regret are prevalent among U.S. resident physicians

Burnout, Career Choice Regret Prevalent in U.S. Residents

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Considerable variation according to specialty for both burnout symptoms, career choice regret