Four Pros to Integrating EHR, Practice Management Software
Consolidating software allows practices to save time and money, make fewer mistakes, protect privacy
Prenatal Tdap Vaccination Not Linked to Autism Risk
No increased risk of autism spectrum disorder in association with prenatal Tdap vaccination
CDC: More Than 400 Sickened by McDonald’s Salads
Multistate outbreak of Cyclosporiasis linked to McDonald's Fresh Express Salad Mix
AMA Adopts Policy on Augmented Intelligence
Will promote development of high-quality AI that is transparent, aims to address bias, safeguards privacy
Bundling Doesn’t Cut Medicare Payments for Medical Conditions
No changes in clinical complexity, length of stay, emergency visits, readmission, or mortality
Infection Prevention Differs Between Small, Large Hospitals
Staffing and resources for infection prevention and control vary by size of facility
AMA Adopts Policy to Advance Gender Equity in Medicine
AMA House of Delegates has adopted policy to study, act for, advocate gender equity in medicine
Vaccinations Begin in Congo Ebola Outbreak
First to be vaccinated will be health workers, contacts of confirmed Ebola patients
Steps Taken to Increase Use of Electronic Tools in Medicine
Docs will have more opportunity to use technology with extra codes approved by CPT Editorial Panel
Cyber Insurance Recommended for All Physician Practices
Patient data hacking is a risk even for small practices
