Tag: Doctors
Substantial Variability Among Clinicians in Imaging Recs
Various patient, examination factors do not affect frequency of additional ultrasound
PCPs Report Mixed Feelings About Recent Health Care Changes
Primary care providers mostly positive about impact of health information technology, divided on ACOs
Women Less Likely to Be Full Professors Than Men
And male grant applicants report significantly higher startup support compared with females
Substantial Costs to Sustain Patient-Centered Medical Homes
Study looks at personnel costs for staffing needed to deliver PCMH functions in two states
Half of HIV-Positive Patients See Family Docs Exclusively for Care
HIV+ patients who see generalists experienced in HIV care more likely to get antiretroviral therapy
Physician Re-Entry Program Set to Redress Physician Shortage
Program open to physicians of any specialty who complete an intensive online curriculum
4% Increase in Population of Actively Licensed Physicians
Total population up to 916,264 in 2014; 12,168 more physicians being added annually than lost
EHR Vendors Not Adhering to Usability Certification Standards
Several widely used EHR products found not to adhere to ONC certification requirements
Accelerated MD Program Doesn’t Mar Academic Performance
Academic performance of students is comparable in accelerated program, conventional MD program
Less Direct Patient Care for Fellowship-Trained Pediatricians
Both generalist-trained and fellowship-trained pediatricians find their work rewarding
