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7 MIN READ

Shadowing reveals more efficient ways to practice medicine

At a Washington state health system, physicians are shadowed by consultants who offer ways to improve workflow, cut clicks without compromising care.

Specialty Profiles
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3 MIN READ

Aug. 24, 2017: State Advocacy Update

Oregon vetoes psychologist prescribing bill and enacts Tobacco 21 legislation in the latest round of state and local health care advocacy.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

How to make the pharmacist part of your practice’s team

Often overlooked, the integration of pharmacists or pharmacy technicians in practices can help improve patient outcomes.

Scope of Practice
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
HOD speakers panel on stage.
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3 MIN READ

Retail health clinics’ convenience should not fragment care

If a patient visiting a retail clinic does not have a primary care physician or usual source of care, the clinic should help them find one, says new policy.

Payment & Delivery Models
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2 MIN READ

Physicians encouraged to take seat at table on health care boards

Doctors’ education, expertise and experience warrant greater participation on the boards of health care organizations, says new AMA policy.

Scope of Practice
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4 MIN READ

How 2 practices give mental health care a primary care home

Here is a way to integrate behavioral health care into ambulatory care practice.

Payment & Delivery Models
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4 MIN READ

New Medicare shared-savings model friendlier to small practices

CMS pairs participation bonus with less risk to get more small practices into Medicare ACOs. May 31 is the deadline to give notice of intent to apply.

Payment & Delivery Models
Modern doctor-owned medical facility.
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3 MIN READ

House bill would repeal limits on physician-owned hospitals

The proposed legislation would boost competition and allow these high-quality facilities to expand to meet their communities’ health care needs.

Scope of Practice