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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
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
Medical identity theft is on the rise

Medical Identity Theft Incidents Increasing

Increase of 21.7 percent in incidents since last report; theft is costly to consumers
Payment with virtual credit cards is associated with considerable fees

Virtual Credit Card Fees Amount to 3 to 5 Percent of Payments

Physicians often unaware of revenue lost to VCCs; AMA advocating for more transparency
Direct secure messaging

Direct Messaging Not Yet Widely Adopted by Physicians

Secure messaging protocol allows for easy communication; meets HIPPA privacy, security rules
For residents

Geographic Location Most Important for Residents

Lifestyle, adequate call hours and personal time, good financial package also important
At least 2.5 million more workers will be needed to provide long-term care for older Americans by 2030

Over 2 Million More Long-Term Care Workers Needed by 2030

Biggest need is in home and personal care aides, expert says
Caution should be exercised with use of electronic health record documentation short cuts

Caution Urged When Using EHR Shortcut Features

Information should be checked and updated to avoid cloning and up-coding
Three steps that can be implemented by front desk staff can help increase practices' cash flow

Front Desk Staff Has Key Role in Managing Practice Cash Flow

Tips to implement include verification of insurance status, collection at time of service, ease of payment
Sixty percent of clinicians in practices with 26 or more clinicians report use of one of 10 electronic health record products

Large Practices Focused on Small Selection of EHR Products

Sixty percent of responses from clinicians in large practices were from users of 10 EHR products