Patient-Centered System Recommended for Medical Billing
Simplification, consolidation, and real-time cost information could improve medical billing system
Video Games Offer Educational Methods for Med Students
Medical students can test their skills and have the freedom to fail and learn from mistakes as gamers
Seven Tips Provided for Optimizing Practice Revenue
7 measures identified that demonstrate performance, can indicate opportunities for improvement
Surgical Safety Checklist Linked to Drop in 90-Day Mortality
Implementation of checklist didn't cut 30-day mortality or readmission; linked to decrease in LOS
Tips Presented for Encouraging Treatment Adherence
Broad approach recommended, which includes patient engagement and addressing barriers
Flexible Duty-Hour Policies Don’t Harm Patient Outcomes
Residents assigned to flexible duty-hour group do not report dissatisfaction with education, well-being
January 2016 Briefing – Urology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Urology for January 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Demand for Medical Office Space High and Increasing
Vacancy rate for medical office buildings 9.5 percent in third quarter of 2015; lowest since 2007
AMA Highlights Top Four Issues to Promote in State Legislation
Issues include physician-led team-based care, improving patient health, reducing rx drug overdose
Alternative Payment Models Can Help Improve Patient Care
Seven models described that address three physician needs, including ability to deliver high-value service
