HHS Wants to Help Restore Joy of Medicine
Agency listening to physicians and addressing concerns including EHR usability, meaningful use
Clinical Trial Data Often Not Reported in Timely Manner
Delays in filing findings on new treatments mean patients aren't informed, researcher says
Persistent EHR Nonadoption Could Mean Lower Payment
Less likely to receive additional payments for managing chronic conditions/complex needs
Frustrated by Regulations, Doctors Increasingly Miserable
Geneia and physicians introduce initiative to share ideas to restore the joy to medicine
Physicians Should Plan Exit Strategy in Advance
Planning 3 to 5 years in advance recommended; practice can be transitioned rather than closed
AAMC: Significant Shortfall of Physicians Projected for 2025
Demand for physicians increasing faster than supply; shortfall expected to reach 46,100 to 90,400 by 2025
National Hospital Rating Systems Rarely in Agreement
None of the hospitals rated as high performer on all four national rating systems
Confidence Gap Between Male and Female Med Students
Women's answers more accurate than men's, but they are less confident in their responses
More Otologic Symptoms, Hearing Loss for HIV-Infected
Odds of hearing loss up for HAART-naive patients, those receiving first-, second-line HAART
Changes Being Made to Med School Applicant Assessment
New skills being emphasized on MCAT; multiple mini-interview technique being adopted