Patients Care About the Clothes Doctors Wear
New findings show that attire influenced satisfaction with clinical care
Variations in Practice Patterns Seen in Patients Treated for COPD
Differences in use of steroids, antibiotics noted between teaching and non-teaching hospital staff
Same-Day Appointment System Implemented in Health Network
Lessons learned include importance of matching the changing needs of patients, honoring the patient
Risk of CRC, Non-CRC Death Up With Positive Fecal Hb Test
Positive gFOBT result linked to increased risk of death from circulatory, respiratory, other diseases
CDC: ‘Tips’ Campaign Has Helped a Number of Smokers Quit
More than nine million smokers have attempted to quit because of Tips from Former Smokers Campaign
Seven Strategies Can Help Practices Manage Staff Time Off
Strategies, including a paid time off bank, allow staff some flexibility while maintaining a business
Overall Cancer Mortality Rates Decreasing for Men and Women
Incidence rates decreased among men from 2008 to 2014, remained stable among women
FDA Establishes New Task Force on Drug Shortages
Task force charged with advancing long-term solutions to prevent shortages
Alternative Payment Models Should Include Precision Medicine
APMs should be encouraged to integrate precision medicine approaches, personalize patient care
Trials Supporting FDA Approval of Breakthrough Drugs Examined
Pivotal trials supporting these approvals often lack randomization, double-blinding, control groups
