Tag: Doctors
June 2017 Briefing – Internal Medicine
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Internal Medicine for June 2017. This roundup includes the...
Doctors Urged to Take Care With Electronic Communications
Sensitive information should be discussed in person or over the phone
Physician Attitude Important Factor in Patients Switching PCP
Other variables that encourage patients to leave include cost, bedside manner, comfort of facility
Support for Financial Penalties Up With Emphasis on Patient Harms
Penalties supported by 41% of physician recipients of clinical vignette describing harms to patient
Radiologists ID Barriers to Direct Patient Communication
Many radiologists feel changes to reimbursement, compensation would help with direct communication
18 Percent Increase Projected in Primary Care Demand by 2023
About half of increase in demand due to overall population growth, with aging also playing role
Medical Students Lacking Proficiency in BP Measurements
Among 159 medical students, a mean of 4.1 elements out of 11 were performed properly
New Bill With Tort Reforms Will Protect Iowa Physicians
Reforms include limiting noneconomic damages for intangibles, stronger expert witness standards
AAFP Policy Addresses Issues Related to Prior Authorizations
Coalition urges insurers to apply reform principles to current prior authorization programs
Court Ruling Potentially Threatens Physicians’ Immunity
Friend-of-the-court brief reflects concern that the ruling will have negative impact on physicians
