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And I'm off to N'Orleans tomorrow for the International Conference on Communication in Healthcare. Never been there before, glad I'm getting a chance to go before it's under the ocean.I'll be presenting some of my research on physician-patient communication. Long story short, and probably not a news flash, but doctors still aren't doing a lot of the stuff they should be doing to help us understand and remember what's going on, and make decisions together that work for us.The way a medical visit ought to go is first, set an agenda. What do you want to accomplish today? And here's what I want to accomplish. If it's too much,...
Source: Stayin' Alive - October 23, 2015 Category: American Health Source Type: blogs
Can you fake empathy until it becomes real?
Studies show over and over again that empathy is the key to physician-patient communication and is directly related to patient satisfaction, adherence to medical treatment, lawsuits, and clinical outcomes. Yet despite its importance, many doctors still struggle with showing empathy.
The reality is that while most medical students start school with high levels of empathy, it doesn’t take long before that empathy is beaten out of us. Studies show that a drop in empathy begins soon after the start of our clinical experience, with third year rotations having a particularly catastrophic effect on levels of empathy.
Why? T...
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 13, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Rebekah Bernard, MD Tags: Physician Primary care Source Type: blogs
Implementing Health Reform: HHS Proposes Rule Implementing Anti-Discrimination ACA Provisions (Contraceptive Coverage Litigation Update)
September 6 Update
Decision Upholding Religious Accommodation On Contraceptive Coverage Prompts Vigorous Dissent
On September 4, 2015, the Seventh Circuit federal court of appeals rejected another challenge to the accommodation offered by the federal government to religious nonprofit organizations that object to the coverage of contraceptives under the Affordable Care Act’s preventive services mandate. The two-to-one decision in Grace Schools v. Burwell reverses a district court decision which had granted the plaintiff religious organizations a preliminary injunction under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA).
Th...
Source: Health Affairs Blog - September 4, 2015 Category: Health Management Authors: Timothy Jost Tags: Equity and Disparities Featured Following the ACA Source Type: blogs
Implementing Health Reform: HHS Proposes Rule Implementing Anti-Discrimination ACA Provisions
On September 3, 2015, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a notice of a proposed rulemaking intended to implement section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Department also provided a summary of the rule and a set of questions and answers regarding the rule.
Section 1557 of the ACA provides that an individual shall not, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, be
excluded from participation in,
denied the benefits of,
or subjected to discrimination under
any health program or activity of which any part receives federal financial assistance, or any program or a...
Source: Health Affairs Blog - September 4, 2015 Category: Health Management Authors: Timothy Jost Tags: Equity and Disparities Featured Following the ACA Source Type: blogs
The Finns are coming, the Finns are coming (to Health 2.0!)
By MATTHEW HOLT
One of the great things that I’ve seen in a couple of decades of watching health tech has been the democratization of technology, and the amazing ideas coming from all across the globe. Health care is no exception and one of the most active regions in health technology has been a tiny European country most people don’t know much about–other than they once had a phone from there on which they played snake. In fact the relative demise of Nokia has been a big boost for tech startups in Finland because it freed up so much technical talent.
Some 100 entrepreneurs, technologists, finance & ...
Source: The Health Care Blog - September 3, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Matthew Holt Tags: Health 2.0 THCB Health Tech Ilona Lundstrom Team Finland Tekes Source Type: blogs
The ABIM Controversy: A Brief History of Board Certification and MOC
By ROBERT WACHTER, MD
What’s up with the ABIM?” “I just got a note about an alternative board. Should I join it?” “Aren’t you glad to be off the Board?”
These days, I get these questions from friends and colleagues regularly. When I first joined the board of directors of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in 2004, the organization was a well-respected pillar of American medicine. Today the organization finds itself in a fight for its life, being painted as everything from out of touch to money-hungry to, more recently, corrupt.
I just completed my decade-long service to the ABIM and, more recentl...
Source: The Health Care Blog - July 2, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: John Irvine Tags: THCB ABIM Source Type: blogs
More Barbarians at the Gates: Private Equity Puts Primary Care in Play
There are still some idealistic physicians who enter primary care practice as a calling.The usual informal definition of primary care is care which is continuous, coordinated, comprehensive and compassionate. The official definition used by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is:Primary care is that care provided by physicians specifically trained for and skilled in comprehensive first contact and continuing care for persons with any undiagnosed sign, symptom, or health concern (the 'undifferentiated' patient) not limited by problem origin (biological, behavioral, or social), organ system, or diagnosi...
Source: Health Care Renewal - April 26, 2015 Category: Health Management Tags: corporate physician primary care private equity You heard it here first Source Type: blogs
Effective Public Engagement To Improve Palliative Care For Serious Illness
Editor’s note: This post is part of a periodic Health Affairs Blog series on palliative care, health policy, and health reform. The series features essays adapted from and drawing on a recent volume, Meeting the Needs of Older Adults with Serious Illness: Challenges and Opportunities in the Age of Health Care Reform, in which clinicians, researchers and policy leaders address 16 key areas where real-world policy options to improve access to quality palliative care could have a substantial role in improving value.
Public engagement is necessary to improve care for individuals suffering with serious illness. Fortunate...
Source: Health Affairs Blog - March 10, 2015 Category: Health Management Authors: Sharyn Sutton and Marian Grant Tags: All Categories End-of-Life Care Health Care Delivery Health Reform Long-Term Care Medicaid Medicare Palliative Care Policy Quality Source Type: blogs
Pediatric EHR Selection Checklist for Small & Mid-sized Clinics
Replacing your Pediatric EMR?
If you are thinking of replacing your existing EMR system for your pediatric health care practice, you’re not alone: an increasing number of pediatric practices are replacing their existing Pediatric EHR due to a multitude of reasons. For today’s pediatric practices, the concern with selection of a new replacement Pediatric EHR is twofold: streamlining operations for increased efficiency and enhanced ability to meet the specific needs of pediatric patients.
But not all pediatric EHRs are created equally. The Certification Commission for Health Information Technology, which evaluates comp...
Source: EMR EHR Blog for Physicians - January 19, 2015 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: Alok Prasad Tags: Specialty EHR Software Pediatric EMR Software Source Type: blogs
Doctor, please listen to me !
The careful history Dr. Martin took revealed that Betsy was taking an over-the-counter weight loss product that contained ephedrine. (I have changed their names for privacy’s sake.) When she stopped taking the remedy, her symptoms also stopped. Asked why she hadn’t mentioned this information before, she said she’d “never been asked.” Until then, her providers would sooner order tests than take the time to talk with her about the problem.Communication failure (rather than a provider’s lack of technical skill) was at the root of over 70 percent of serious adverse health outcomes in hospitals.http://www.nytimes.co...
Source: The Patient's Doctor - January 15, 2015 Category: Obstetricians and Gynecologists Source Type: blogs
Are You Reaping The Rewards After Implementing EHR Software?
Conclusion
The stories published on the HIT Web site reflect the endless possibilities of EHR technology. Practices are using EHRs to improve healthcare quality, engage patients, reduce costs, provide more comprehensive care, and even save lives. By addressing the barriers and challenges of implementation, physician practices can tap into the benefits of this innovative technology.
If your medical office is in need of efficiency, organization or better & innovative solutions, contact us for a live demo and consultations.
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Source: EMR EHR Blog for Physicians - January 6, 2015 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: Alok Prasad Tags: Patient Engagement EHR Implementation EMR cost EHR Training Source Type: blogs
Top 7 Otolaryngology EMR Software Features to Guide Your Investment
EMRs don’t exist in a vacuum: their usefulness is dependent upon optimal integration within the medical practice. Because each organization and specialty has its own unique demands which exist outside the parameters of basic EMRs, the ability to customize continues to be one of the most important features. This is particularly applicable in the field of otolaryngology where the right kind of workflow can vastly enhance productivity and profitability while the wrong kind can be a significant impediment to quality of care. There are many available EMR choices today, and identifying the one that will best meet the needs of ...
Source: EMR EHR Blog for Physicians - December 23, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: Alok Prasad Tags: Patient Engagement Otolaryngology EMR Source Type: blogs
Providers: Mobile Healthcare Revolution Can Change Your Life. Adopt It.
This article provides an overview of mHealth use in the healthcare setting and addresses the benefits of mHealth for both physicians and patients.
Mobile technology use on the rise
Eighty-four percent of physicians use a smartphone in their practices, according to a 2012 Google physician study that included a total of 506 physicians practicing in the United States. Fifty-four percent use a tablet, according to the study. When making clinical decisions, physicians spent twice as much time using online resources as compared to print.
Other studies echo these findings, stating that physicians are increasingly likely to ...
Source: EMR EHR Blog for Physicians - November 26, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: Alok Prasad Tags: EHR Software EMR System Mobile EHR Source Type: blogs
Attending the mHealth Summit? We’ve got a session for you…”Technology Gets Intimate: We’re Making it Personal”
Talking about them can be tough – you know, things like sexually transmitted diseases, HIV, pregnancy or mental health. But what if these private, often hard-to-broach topics were at the core of a discussion surrounding technology and mobile health? Would you listen?
On Tuesday, December 9, at the mHealth Summit at the National Harbor, Disruptive Women in Health Care gets personal by offering perspectives regarding the relationship between technology, health and intimacy. The session will detail opportunities afforded by health innovations that empower consumers and providers to address everyday personal issues, and cons...
Source: Disruptive Women in Health Care - November 24, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: dw at disruptivewomen.net Tags: Events Source Type: blogs
