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In a report published in the January issue of Value in Health

Report IDs Areas Lacking Good Practice in Health Tech Assessment

Three areas include defining organizational aspects, use of deliberative process, examining impact
For early career teachers

Early Career Burnout Can Be Contagious Via Social Networks

One-unit increase in mean social network members' burnout levels tied to 0.21-unit increase in burnout
An update on Americans' health finds that racial and ethnic disparities persist

U.S. Health Report Card Finds Racial, Ethnic Disparities Persist

But infant mortality rates, numbers of uninsured are improving, government analysis reveals
A communication-and-resolution program

Communication Program Doesn’t Raise Hospital Liability Costs

The few program events that met eligibility criteria for compensation were not costly to resolve
Guidelines have been developed for clinical documentation and interrelated issues. The position paper has been published online Jan. 13 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Guidelines Presented for Clinical Documentation in 21st Century

Recommendations provided for clinicians, provider institutions, government regulators, payers
Medical practice staff can effectively handle negative online reviews by staying calm and positive

Medical Practices Should Address Negative Online Reviews

Staff can learn from negative reviews by acknowledging patterns and seeking solutions
In 2017

Worker Contribution to Health Benefits Up in 2017

Share of firms offering coverage, workers receiving coverage remained stable
Intravenous acetaminophen does not decrease opioid utilization to a clinically significant threshold among colectomy patients

IV Acetaminophen Minimally Helpful for Colectomy Pain

IV acetaminophen has similar effectiveness to oral doses and doesn't meaningfully cut opioid use
One practice's three-pronged approach successfully improved physician engagement

Three-Pronged Approach Can Improve Physician Engagement

Strategy used by one practice improved physician engagement and relieved burnout
Patients with delirium following major surgery are more likely to have worse outcomes

Post-Op Delirium Diminishes Recovery in Older Patients

Worse outcomes include increased hospital length of stay, disability, and mortality