Physicians and Practices Should Prepare for Emergencies
Helpful strategies include developing a plan, knowing who will implement the plan, and staying flexible
Embezzlement Not Uncommon in Medical Practices
Employees should undergo detailed background checks; practices should have zero-tolerance for theft
Medical Organizations Must Address Sexual Harassment
Proactive approach needed; should include interactive programs to get people talking
Increased Coverage in States With Medicaid Expansion
Most low-income non-elderly adults in non-expansion state of Kansas support expanding Medicaid
Patients Care About the Clothes Doctors Wear
New findings show that attire influenced satisfaction with clinical care
Same-Day Appointment System Implemented in Health Network
Lessons learned include importance of matching the changing needs of patients, honoring the patient
Risk of Sensory Deficits Drops With Rising Gestational Age
Convulsions, intracranial hemorrhage during the neonatal period up risk of hearing, visual impairment
Risk of Cochlear Disorders Up With History of Migraine
Significantly increased risk of tinnitus in migraine cohort versus matched non-migraine cohort
Seven Strategies Can Help Practices Manage Staff Time Off
Strategies, including a paid time off bank, allow staff some flexibility while maintaining a business
Overall Cancer Mortality Rates Decreasing for Men and Women
Incidence rates decreased among men from 2008 to 2014, remained stable among women
