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Online consumer ratings of specialist physicians do not predict objective measures of quality of care or peer assessment of clinical performance

Online Ratings Not Aligned With Objective Quality Measures

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In addition, consumer ratings are consistent across platforms for specialist physicians
Both paper-based and electronic health records have shortcomings in terms of quality of content

Quality Issues for Both Paper-, Electronic-Based Health Records

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Study affirms poor quality of nursing documentation, as well as lack of knowledge and skills
A novel method will allow for analyses of tumor-derived DNA in eyes with retinoblastoma undergoing salvage therapy that have not been enucleated

Aqueous Humor Can Serve as Surrogate Tumor Biopsy

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In eyes of children with retinoblastoma, AH has sufficient tumor-derived DNA for genetic analyses
The costs associated with low-cost

Low-Cost Services a Major Player in Unnecessary Health Spending

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Costs associated with low-cost, low-value health services nearly twice as high as high-cost services
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and the American Board of Family Medicine have launched a new performance improvement activity credit reporting process called the AAFP Credit System

New System Streamlines CME Credit Approval Process

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American Academy of Family Physicians, American Board of Family Medicine launch single credit system
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is considering whether it will hear a case that will determine the fate of the state's $750

Court Considering Fate of Noneconomic Damages Cap

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Case would decide the fate of Wisconsin's $750,000 cap on noneconomic damages
A substantial portion of the time that ophthalmologists spend with patients is spent on electronic health record use

EHRs Take Up Substantial Time for Ophthalmologists

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27 percent of an average-length patient encounter is spent on electronic health record use
There does not seem to be a causal relationship between plasma lipids and diabetic retinopathy

No Causal Link Between Plasma Lipids, Diabetic Retinopathy

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No significant correlation seen using data from pooled genome-wide association studies
Medical licensure application questions regarding mental health contribute to physicians' reluctance to seek help for mental health

Medical License Questions Sway Doctors’ Mental Health Help

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Asking only about current mental health may encourage help-seeking behavior
Anecdotally

Physician Salaries Appear to Be Flat or Declining

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Lack of income growth felt by primary care and specialty physicians