Tag: Doctors
AAFP Highlights Top Education Issues of 2015
Importance of mentors and federal funding highlighted, as well as novel educational initiatives
Attending Physician Workload Linked to Teaching Effectiveness
Number of daily admissions linked to teaching scores and patient safety indicators
Female Urologists Less Compensated Than Males
Findings in multivariable analysis after adjustment for relevant factors; no difference in job satisfaction
Many Patients Using E-Mail As First Method of Provider Contact
Online communications reduced need for phone calls and office visits for many
December 2015 Briefing – Family Practice
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Family Practice for December 2015. This roundup includes the...
December 2015 Briefing – Internal Medicine
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Internal Medicine for December 2015. This roundup includes the...
AMA: Burnout Is Top Issue for Physicians in 2015
More than half of docs report at least one symptom of burnout; efforts being undertaken to address burnout
Better Info Needed in Transfer From Peds to Adult Care for T1DM
Only 36 percent of endocrinologists report always/often reviewing pediatric records
Specific, Consistent ICD-10 Coding Key to Timely Payments
Tips to prevent denials include checking EHR selection against documentation, being specific
Pay-for-Performance to PCPs May Improve Disease Management
Effect varies by baseline medical quality and practice size
