EHR Data Mining Helps With Quality Improvement
Data mining tools, including health maintenance alerts, reports, are available in EHR products
EHR Decision Support Ups Radiologic Test Appropriateness
Harms of computerized clinical decision-support capabilities of EHR rarely assessed
Guidance Offered for Managing Conflict With Patients
Good communication is crucial for managing encounters when denying a patient request
Antibiotic-Glucocorticoid Eardrops Found Superior in Acute Otorrhea
Clinically superior, cost less than oral antibiotics, observation for children with tympanostomy tubes
Suboptimal Prescribing Attitudes Could Signal Personal Distress
Med students experiencing depression, alcohol abuse less likely to report impaired colleagues
Ethical Implications for Looking Up Applicants on Facebook
Misinterpretation of content, implicit bias could undermine fair appraisal for applicants
Medicare Spending Down in Year One of Pioneer ACO
Total adjusted per-beneficiary spending down in ACO group versus control group
Survey Looks at Patient Attitudes Regarding Informed Consent
Most respondents want to be asked for permission to participate in studies assessing medical practice
AMA Announces End of Sustainable Growth Rate Formula
Legislation includes provisions such as simplification of reporting programs, incentive payments
Quality Improvement Intervention Cuts Lost OR Time
Instruction sheets, text-message reminders can cut time lost due to cancellation on day of surgery
