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Both paper-based and electronic health records have shortcomings in terms of quality of content

Quality Issues for Both Paper-, Electronic-Based Health Records

Study affirms poor quality of nursing documentation, as well as lack of knowledge and skills
The costs associated with low-cost

Low-Cost Services a Major Player in Unnecessary Health Spending

Costs associated with low-cost, low-value health services nearly twice as high as high-cost services
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and the American Board of Family Medicine have launched a new performance improvement activity credit reporting process called the AAFP Credit System

New System Streamlines CME Credit Approval Process

American Academy of Family Physicians, American Board of Family Medicine launch single credit system
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is considering whether it will hear a case that will determine the fate of the state's $750

Court Considering Fate of Noneconomic Damages Cap

Case would decide the fate of Wisconsin's $750,000 cap on noneconomic damages
Medical licensure application questions regarding mental health contribute to physicians' reluctance to seek help for mental health

Medical License Questions Sway Doctors’ Mental Health Help

Asking only about current mental health may encourage help-seeking behavior
Anecdotally

Physician Salaries Appear to Be Flat or Declining

Lack of income growth felt by primary care and specialty physicians
In an effort to restrict daily allowable prescribed dosing of prescription opioids

Medicare Coverage Restrictions for Opioids Rose From ’06 to ’15

Formularies increasingly using quantity limits and prior authorization to restrict daily allowable dosing
Novel metrics have been developed to assess electronic health record use and are described in an opinion article published online Oct. 9 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Novel Metrics Suggested for Assessing EHR Use

Metrics aim to provide insight into the clinician experience in light of impaired practice efficiency
In light of the changing legal status of marijuana

Pediatric Physicians Should Revisit Approaches to Marijuana

Amid changing laws, physicians should counsel patients on short-, long-term neurocognitive effects
A guide has been developed to assist physicians considering joining a physician-led integrated health system

Guide Offers Doctors Tips for Choosing a Health System

New guide helps clinicians considering joining physician-led integrated health systems