Strategies Can Help Streamline Revenue-Related Processes
They can be employed to help maximize amount of time available for patient care
E-Consultations Can Improve Access to, Timeliness of Care
Median days to a review for an e-consultation was five days, versus 24 days for traditional visit
Major Drug Shortages Not Likely After Tornado Damages Pfizer Plant, FDA Says
Pfizer is working to repair the damage and mitigate any shortage of drugs made at the facility
HR Capabilities Positively Linked to Quality of Patient Care
Three human resource practices identified that can improve clinical work behaviors
Doctor Communication Supports Parents’ Beliefs About Antibiotics
Antibiotic prescriptions confirm parents' beliefs about what indicates illness severity
Most Insured Patients Not Using Online Portals
Socioeconomic disparities exist in use of patient portals; privacy concerns cited for nonuse
‘Dripping’ Becoming Popular With Teen E-Cigarette Users
This method creates denser clouds of vapor, with unknown effects on health, researchers say
Racial Variation in Antibiotic Prescribing for Viral ARTI
Non-Hispanic black, Hispanic children less likely than non-Hispanic white children to receive antibiotics
CDC: Noise-Related Hearing Loss Often Unrecognized in U.S. Adults
One in four adults who believes their hearing is good or excellent actually has hearing damage
Bedside Tracheotomy Feasible for Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients
No infection identified among surgeons following procedure; postoperative complications rarely seen
