Patient Moments of Truth and Your Practice: Exam Room Experience - Sunday February 5, 2012
The exam room experience has three different, but interrelated, parts you should look at to ensure patient satisfaction and retention.
Green tea drinkers show less disability with age: study - Sunday February 5, 2012
(Reuters) - Elderly adults who regularly drink green tea may stay more agile and independent than their peers over time, according to a Japanese study that covered thousands of people.
Understanding Patient Feedback; The Healthiest States; The Color of Diabetes - Sunday February 5, 2012
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Carnival cruise ship passengers struck with virus - Sunday February 5, 2012
(Reuters) - More than 100 people on board a cruise ship operated by a unit of Carnival Corp have fallen ill with a stomach virus, the latest setback facing the world's biggest cruise company, which came under scrutiny last month for the Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster in Italy.
Your 9 Favorite Doctor Movies - Saturday February 4, 2012
When we asked you to send us your favorite doctor movie suggestions, you bombarded us with a flurry of Tweets and Facebook posts. Here is the tally.
Keeping Your Medical Practice’s Accounts Receivable on Track - Saturday February 4, 2012
Here are the minimum reports you should be running to keep an eye on your practices A/R.
Cancer survivors line up as opponents in Super Bowl - Saturday February 4, 2012
INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - There can only be one winner in Sunday's Super Bowl but for two opposing players, a bigger battle has already been won, victory over cancer.
Parents urge more tests as twitches spread at New York school - Saturday February 4, 2012
LE ROY, New York (Reuters) - State health officials have added three more names to a growing list of students in this working-class town who are experiencing mysterious tics and twitching, while authorities on Saturday sought to assure parents the community's high school is safe.
Mostashari expects big year ahead for data exchange - Friday February 3, 2012
Health information exchange will ramp up significantly in 2012 because the necessary elements of interoperability will be in place, ONC chief Farzad Mostashari, told the Health IT Policy Committee at a meeting Feb. 1. The health information exchange strategy means finally bringing together the standards, identity authentication certificates, governance for rules of the road, and the availability of directories or digital provider phone books. read more
Nerve disorder does not recur after later vaccines: study - Friday February 3, 2012
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite concerns by some that vaccines might cause a crippling nerve disorder called Guillain-Barré syndrome, a new study finds that people who receive vaccines after previously having been diagnosed with the condition do not experience any flare-ups.
Breastfeeding tied to stronger lungs, less asthma - Friday February 3, 2012
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Kids who were breastfed as babies may have better lung function, and a lower risk of asthma, than those who were formula-fed, two new reports suggest.
Anxiety therapy doesn't work as well in elderly: study - Friday February 3, 2012
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A form of talk therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy appears to help older adults battle anxiety disorders slightly better than other approaches, but not as well as in younger adults, according to a new study.
Malaria kills twice as many as thought: study - Friday February 3, 2012
LONDON (Reuters) - Malaria kills more than 1.2 million people worldwide a year, nearly twice as many as previously thought, according to new research published on Friday that questions years of assumptions about the mosquito-borne disease.
Komen reverses move to cut Planned Parenthood funding - Friday February 3, 2012
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation backed down from its decision to cut funding for Planned Parenthood, which provides abortion and birth control services, following a massive outcry by supporters of the world's largest breast cancer charity.
HIT figures prominently in GOP primary battle for Nevada - Friday February 3, 2012
The GOP primary candidates head to Nevada on Saturday, a state with poor healthcare and few healthcare resources -- also one that has plunged in and begun implementing what it can of the Affordable Care Act, even though many in the state doesn't agree with the politics of it. read more
Encouraging Patients to Use Online Communication - Friday February 3, 2012
How do we motivate or encourage patients to contact our office electronically?
Healthcare Providers Play Crucial Role in Helping Victims of Abuse - Friday February 3, 2012
I would urge each and every one of you to be familiar with the warning signs of abuse, and the resources available to you all as healthcare providers.
Protecting Your Medical Practice's Data - Friday February 3, 2012
Data loss happens at physician practices more than you might think. Here's the scoop on how to implement a good data-backup plan.
What Does the Physician Practice of the Future Look Like? - Friday February 3, 2012
Ever wondered what the future holds for your practice and your career? Here are four scenarios that might provide a better picture.
Defending Yourself Against a Medical Malpractice Claim - Thursday February 2, 2012
You've heard all the guidance about the importance of good patient relations and documentation as a way to avoid a malpractice suit. But now, you think you may have a problem. Here's what to do.
Look into Integrative Medicine for Ancillary Services - Thursday February 2, 2012
Here are some reasonable integrative medicine ancillary services that can greatly impact the bottom line at your medical practice.
Physicians Using Twitter: Lots of Possibilities in a Small Space - Thursday February 2, 2012
Physician and social media expert Russell Faust explains the benefit of Tweeting for physicians — both in interacting with patients and with peers.
Study Reveals One More Reason for Physicians to E-Prescribe - Thursday February 2, 2012
As it turns out, e-prescribing may be linked with improved patient outcomes and medication-compliance rates.
Premier, Verisk Health offer hospitals data for care improvement - Thursday February 2, 2012
The Premier healthcare alliance has joined with Verisk Health, which develops risk assessment and decision analytics technology, to offer data to hospitals and health systems meant to help better measure the health of their communities and develop new care models. read more
Bossy mom at snack time tied to kid's weight: study - Thursday February 2, 2012
(Reuters) - Mothers who push their toddlers to eat more at snack time may end up with slightly chubbier children by the age of three, according to a U.S. study.
Greater Houston HIE changes name, hires new leader - Thursday February 2, 2012
Greater Houston Healthconnect, formerly known as Greater Houston Health Information Exchange, has named James Langabeer president and CEO, Langabeer will lead the organization's overall strategy and direction and examine new growth opportunities. read more
Minnesota: A healthy appreciation for HIT - Thursday February 2, 2012
Minnesota is home to the Mayo Clinic – a world-renowned institution for medical care, research and education, employing more than 3,700 of the smartest physicians and scientists and scientists in the world and caring for patients from across the globe. read more
AMA, AHIMA at odds on ICD-10 - Thursday February 2, 2012
While the American Medical Association (AMA) is calling for a halt to ICD-10, the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is countering by urging all to stay the course toward the Oct. 1, 2013 deadline. In the letter sent Thursday to Department of Health and Humans Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius., AMA CEO James Madara, MD urged HHS “to make good on its commitment to improve the regulatory climate for physicians.” read more
FairWarning announces 2011 milestones - Thursday February 2, 2012
FairWarning, supplier of cross-platform healthcare privacy auditing solutions for EHRs, has announced its 2011 milestones. FairWarning solutions are now in use in over 800 hospitals and 2,500 clinics across the U.K., United States, Canada and France. NHS Scotland selected FairWarning for every board throughout Scotland as well as privacy protection for the country’s HIE and Emergency Care Summary. HCA International, London’s top private hospital group, has chosen FairWarning Privacy Breach Detection to enhance patient privacy. read more
5 issues affecting cloud service quality and performance - Thursday February 2, 2012
As the industry is slowly changing the way it serves patients, cloud computing has become a way to reduce costs, improve services and simplify management. But with the growing use of cloud service come concerns about its performance and overall quality, said Daniel Joseph Barry, vice president of marketing at Napatech. read more
Ireland gets upgrade for patient admin system - Thursday February 2, 2012
IMS MAXIMS has implemented the latest version of its Irish patient administration system across more than 50 healthcare organizations in the country. The upgrades will allow Ireland’s hospitals to meet national requirements and support advances announced by the Health Service Executive (HSE) to improve patient care. read more
Anthelio, Healthland to help bring EHRs to rural hospitals - Thursday February 2, 2012
Anthelio has partnered with Healthland, which implements technology in rural community and critical access hospitals, to help migrate Healthland clients to its new Centriq EHR. read more
Balancing Patient Interaction, EHR Use at Your Medical Practice - Wednesday February 1, 2012
Other than answering questions for the EHR, my physician and I barely spoke at my most recent appointment. Here’s how to avoid this at your practice.
Monitoring Revenue Cycle Management at Your Medical Practice - Wednesday February 1, 2012
You've purchased the technology needed to keep tabs on your practice's operations. Now make sure you're looking at the right reports.
Time for Physicians to Take Care of Business (Part I) - Wednesday February 1, 2012
Independent physicians are in the best position to innovate, enhance technology and techniques and to advocate for their patients.
Tackling Med School Debt - Tuesday January 31, 2012
Here's how to figure out which payback plan will work for you
Cloud Computing at Your Medical Practice - Tuesday January 31, 2012
Chris Witt, CEO of WAKE TSI, discusses the ins and outs of cloud computing and its potential impact at your practice.
How Practices Can Become More Social-Media Savvy - Tuesday January 31, 2012
How can a practice take advantage of social media without suffering too many dire consequences? Experts dish advice.