(MedPage Today) — Welcome to “Ask the Program Director,” a column from MedPage Today where your most pressing questions about residency — from the application process to life as a resident — are asked and answered. Want to submit a question… Powered by WPeMatico
In its second Data Usability Implementation Guide, the TEFCA coordinator’s data usability workgroup defines health information exchange priorities that can be readily adopted within 18 months. Powered by WPeMatico
Cut length of stay? Slash readmissions? Boost value-based care? Keep nurses from leaving? Power chronic care management? A physician digital transformation consultant explains how transforming can achieve all of this and more. Powered by WPeMatico
OCR settles with Inmediata Health Group for potential HIPAA Security Rule violations, after OCR received a complaint that PHI was accessible internet search engines. Powered by WPeMatico
A recent study also revealed that Australian aged care nurses found it difficult to use multiple digital tools to perform tasks while providing end-of-life care. Powered by WPeMatico
(MedPage Today) — Honesty is the lifeblood of the doctor-patient relationship. Without it, even the most skilled physician is working with one hand tied behind their back. I learned this firsthand with a patient who sought elective surgery for… Powered by WPeMatico
A nurse expert discusses the results of a new survey from AvaSure showing that, while virtual nursing has yet to gain traction in acute inpatient care, it holds much promise – and already is showing results that benefit both nurses and the bottom line. Powered by WPeMatico
(MedPage Today) — I am torn. I have the devil whispering in one ear, telling me to join with the masses hailing the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and shouting that he had it coming to him. And I have the angel speaking in my other… Powered by WPeMatico
HHS OCR and U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington, entered into an agreement with MultiCare Health Systems of Washington. Powered by WPeMatico