By posting online a list of all health care providers who have national provider identifiers (NPIs), CMS has addressed one of the unresolved issues that forced it to delay the deadline for NPI implementation by one year (”CMS blinks,” InfoTech Bulletin, April 13, 2007). continues…
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From Medical Economics magazine, more on government ...
Since 2000 Seattle’s Group Health Cooperative has been offering its patients secure communication with their doctor via e-mail, and at 32,000 e-mails a month, they say it’s working for them. The secure e-mail system is part of Group Health’s electronic medical records system. continues…
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In focus groups performed by Ohio’s SummaSumma Health System’s Diversity Advisory Council, the council found communication and differences in cultural values to be a key factor in the disconnect between health care workers and some patients. continues…
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From Medical Economics magazine, more on patient relations ...
Have you ever noticed that the marketing materials and advertisements for any new gadget, from smart phones to Internet-connected refrigerators, all say you can use the thing to check stock quotes and sports scores? continues…
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From Medical Economics magazine, more on technology ...
A survey by Sullivan, Cotter and Associates, Inc. of physician on-call pay rates and practices at 160 participating health centers found 72% percent of respondents — nearly half being trauma centers — have experienced difficulty finding physicians to provide on-call coverage. continues…
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From Medical Economics magazine, more on hospitalists ...
New Jersey Attorney General Anne Milgram said she would convene a task force today to consider if the state should require drug firms and medical-device-makers to report gifts they give to physicians.
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Is spirituality something that can be taught?
Medical students in the University of Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences are being introduced this fall to a new set of courses incorporating spirituality into their training to become physicians. continues…
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From Medical Economics magazine, more on religion ...
When was the last time you washed that filthy tie? Do you know it can transfer infections?
The new dress codes at British hospitals are banning neckties, long sleeves jewelery and even traditional white coats worn by staff for exactly that reason. continues…
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From Medical Economics magazine, more on hospitals ...
A study released today by the eHealth Vulnerability Reporting Program concludes that the level of security built into commercial EHR systems is insufficient, leaving these systems “vulnerable to exploitation given existing industry development and disclosure practices.” continues…
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InformationWeek has a roundup on how some hospitals are using voice recognition software to ease the use of EHR systems and cut the cost of medical transcription services. continues…
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