Patient engagement: the missing piece in health care [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join health care executives Susan Montminy and Marlene Icenhower as they discuss the critical topic of patient engagement in health care. In episode, Susan and Marlene explore the impact of patient engagement on provider satisfaction and health care outcomes. They share their expertise on Read more… Patient engagement: the missing piece in health care [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 13, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Primary Care Source Type: blogs

How do we get a critical mass of women physician innovators?
Dr. Margaret-Mary Wilson is UnitedHealth Group (UHG) ‘s Chief Medical Officer, and she recently told Fortune magazine that UHG’s acquisition of physician practices and surgery centers through its subsidiary Optum has allowed UnitedHealth Group to gather “a critical mass” of doctors, which helps the company improve care. She said that the practices that they’ve acquired Read more… How do we get a critical mass of women physician innovators? originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 12, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Tech Health IT Source Type: blogs

Exploring neurodivergence: a specialist psychiatrist ’ s journey
I read about a psychiatrist whose interests are in medical ethics and the improvement of medical care for youth coping with the complexities related to neurodivergence and significant mental health conditions. Additionally, she specializes in work with twice-exceptional (2e) individuals – those with exceptional talents and abilities who also navigate challenges related to disabilities or Read more… Exploring neurodivergence: a specialist psychiatrist’s journey originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 12, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Conditions Psychiatry Source Type: blogs

Now is a good time to reassess your medications with your clinician
Now that we are embarking on a new year, many of us take on annual resolutions with a focus on diet and exercise.  Overlooked is another important way to improve our health: increasing awareness of our medications. Nearly 4 in 10 adults over the age of 65 living in the United States are prescribed five Read more… Now is a good time to reassess your medications with your clinician originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 12, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Meds Geriatrics Source Type: blogs

Nursing in crisis: How administrative tasks are taking a toll [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Karlene Kerfoot, a nurse executive, as we delve into the nurse and clinician workforce crisis in the United States. Discover the factors contributing to this crisis, the impact of administrative tasks on health care professionals, and innovative solutions that can enhance patient care Read more… Nursing in crisis: How administrative tasks are taking a toll [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 12, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Nursing Source Type: blogs