Financial, Organizational Implications of Physician Burnout Reviewed
Investigators assessed burnout-associated costs associated with physician turnover and physicians decreasing their clinical hours at national and organizational levels.
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Physician Impairment: Rehabilitation, Reintegration, and Patient Safety
The ACP has issued a position paper that examines the professional duties and principles that should guide the response of colleagues and the profession to physician impairment.
Ethics Training for Mechanical Circulatory Support in Medical Education
Currently, there is no formal curriculum in medical ethics as it applies to mechanical circulatory support.
High Costs Associated With Physician Burnout in US
High costs are associated with physician turnover and reduced clinical hours attributed to burnout.
IDSA Issues Updated Statement on Use of Telemedicine and Telehealth Technologies
The Infectious Disease Society of America issued an updated statement supporting the appropriate use of telemedicine and telehealth technologies in clinical care, research, and education.
Clinicians Should Address Concerns and Limitations of DTC Genetic Testing
Risks related to DTC testing include lack of understanding of the test by the consumer, incorrect test results, and erroneous interpretation of the results.
Telemedicine for Infectious Diseases May Be Successful
Telemedicine for infectious diseases (ID) occurring in patients who are hospitalized may be a promising way to provide ID expertise over a wide population.
Senior Obama Advisor Discusses ACA in Conversation With APA President
The American Psychiatric Association’s president, Altha Stewart, MD, sat with Valerie Jarrett, JD, for a fireside chat focused on the Affordable Care Act.
Improving the Patient-Provider Relationship Through Video Telemedicine
Kaiser-Permanente Northern California recently integrated video telemedicine functionality into their healthcare delivery system.
External Reference Pricing Could Decrease Drug Costs in US
The average price for single-source brand-name drugs is higher in the United States than in other countries, indicating that external reference pricing could reduce costs.
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