Tag: Health Biz: Misc.
Some Changes Seen in Line With ‘Choosing Wisely’ Initiative
Declines in two of seven recommendations: imaging for headache, cardiac imaging for low-risk patients
Low Income, Minority Status Affect Medical Care Wait Times
Education also plays a role, with lower education levels associated with longer wait times
Modified SOAP Ups Student Awareness of Health Care Costs
Modification of traditional SOAP presentation to include discussion of value helps medical students
Strategies Provided for Improving EHR Efficiency
Tips include educating staff about preferences and processes, using own templates to reduce editing
2012 Office Visits 57% Higher for Women than Men, Ages 1864
Visit rate also higher for adults aged 65 years and older
For Pharma Reps, Access to Physicians Continuing to Drop
Only 47 percent of prescribers considered accessible in 2015, compared with 55 percent in 2013
ACP Supports Expanded Role of Telemedicine for Health Care
Responsible telemedicine can take place when a physician-patient relationship has been established
EHR Vendors Not Adhering to Usability Certification Standards
Several widely used EHR products found not to adhere to ONC certification requirements
Patient, Family Advisors Can Play Key Role in Practices
Advisors can help practices focus on patient-centered care, rather than assumptions about patient needs
More Physicians Reporting Dissatisfaction With EHR Systems
Compared with survey five years earlier, fewer physicians report being satisfied or very satisfied
