Medical records
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4 Min Read

Hospital incident reports at risk of discovery in Illinois

Continued quality of care improvements in jeopardy if voluntarily safety reports must be turned over to plaintiffs, physician and hospital groups tell court.

Judicial Advocacy
Magnifying glass held up to computer screen reading DATA.
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4 Min Read

Mammoth trove of post-market data mined for safety studies

FDA Sentinel System data network has health info on 13 billion clinical encounters that generates real-world evidence on the use of medical products.

Digital
2 boys wearing bowties sitting at a table. One is shouting through a loudspeaker at the other.
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5 Min Read

Set clear rules to stop bad behavior that worsens morale

Inappropriate and disruptive behavior by physicians and other hospital staff isn’t just a teamwork issue. It can be a sign of burnout and a threat to patient safety and quality of care. Here’s what your organization can do.

Physician Health
Man comparing figures on paper to a laptop.
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4 Min Read

Investing in physicians’ well-being is just good business

Physician burnout costs organizations real money, but relatively modest financial investments to improve work environments can boost the bottom line.

Physician Health
Medical technician taking patient's blood pressure.
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6 Min Read

New data buttress SPRINT findings on 120 mm Hg BP target

Differences between clinical-trial and real-world measurements of BP should be considered when deciding how aggressive an approach to pursue.

Prevention & Wellness
Four physicians walking down a hallway.
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5 Min Read

To err is human. To speak up? It depends, study says

Residents are much less likely to say something when an attending physician is involved in unsafe or unprofessional behavior.

Improve GME
Physician standing in the doorway of a hospital hallway.
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5 Min Read

3 tips for new med school grads facing old 24-hour shift

After a six-year hiatus, first-year residents will again contend with longer shifts. How to cope? Seasoned residents offer perspectives and advice.

Prep for Residency
Physician consultation around laptop and tablet.
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4 Min Read

Missing from MACRA: 2 Meaningful Use milestones

The final rule implementing MACRA contains a welcome but little-noticed provision that relieves physicians of EHR-reporting burdens.

Medicare & Medicaid
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3 Min Read

May 4, 2017: Judicial Advocacy Update

Iowa's highest court says error-reporting document is confidential; State's top court deals blow to medical liability forum shopping

Advocacy Update