Most Insured Patients Not Using Online Portals
Socioeconomic disparities exist in use of patient portals; privacy concerns cited for nonuse
Few Physicians Work in Practices That Use Telemedicine
Specialty and larger practice size are correlates of telemedicine use
Many Patients Withhold Information From Clinicians
Reasons for nondisclosure include not wanting to be judged or lectured, being embarrassed
HHS Issues Draft Strategy for Reducing Health IT Burden
Strategy is open for public comment through Jan. 28, 2019
November 2018 Briefing – Otolaryngology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Otolaryngology for November 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
Monitoring Movement Reflects Efficacy of Mandibular Splint
Monitoring mandibular movement reflects efficacy of oral appliance therapy in obstructive sleep apnea
Higher-Volume Hospitals Have Better Laryngectomy Outcomes
Reduced morbidity associated with a minimum hospital volume threshold of six cases/year
One in Five Readmitted After Head, Neck Cancer Reconstruction
Both sociodemographic and clinical features up the rate of readmission
Four Principles Underlie Patient and Family Partnership in Care
Patients, families should be treated with dignity and respect, be actively engaged in care
FDA to Update Medical Device Approvals Process
Revised process will ensure new medical devices meet safety and effectiveness standards
