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June 2015 Briefing – Internal Medicine

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Internal Medicine for June 2015. This roundup includes the...
New classification of licensure for assistant physicians has been created

Public Opinion Sought on New Licensure for Assistant Physicians

Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts seeking public opinion prior to filing rules
U.S. internal medicine residents report varying knowledge and practice of high-value care

Residents’ Knowledge of High-Value Care Varies

Discussions with faculty members linked to all self-reported high-value care behaviors
Behavioral health should be further integrated into the primary care setting

ACP Supports More Behavioral Health in Primary Care

Authors cite need to address payment barriers, insurance coverage gaps
Work flow

Three Issues to Consider Before Selecting EHR

Work flow, features and functionality, and technical infrastructure should all be considered
Internet-savvy Americans would like to add their doctors to their group of Facebook friends or e-mail contacts

Patients Want Online Access to Physicians, Health Records

But many are unaware of existing options, findings suggest
Issues relating to physician retirement and evaluation of aging physicians before retirement are discussed in a Council on Medical Education report published by the American Medical Association.

AMA Discusses Pre-Retirement Evaluation for Aging Doctors

Physicians approved development of preliminary assessment guidelines at AMA meeting
Telemedicine can address access and physician workforce shortages and should be encouraged within the framework of the medical home

AAP Evaluates Potential Impact of Telemedicine in Pediatrics

Telemedicine has potential to improve access and physician workforce shortages
An educational outreach program

Academic Detailing Could Boost Treatment of Tobacco Use

Increase in frequency of simple and complex components of tobacco treatment behaviors
For adult kidney transplant recipients

Nephrologists Actively Manage Meds After Kidney Transplant

Involvement may assist with facilitating long-term graft survival