Practice Management
News
New or existing drugs? Both fuel price inflation
Existing drugs, not new drugs, drove much of the inflation in brand-name drug prices.
From the Society
The state of hospital medicine in 2018
Slow growth in compensation, more funds for hospital support, but productivity remains flat.
News
HIPAA compliance: Three cases to learn from
Security experts say physicians can learn from three 2018 HIPAA penalties by the Office for Civil Rights.
News
EHR stress linked to burnout
Almost two-thirds of respondents “agreed” or “strongly agreed” that EHRs add to the frustration of their day.
News
Class-action suit filed against ABIM over MOC
Four internists allege ABIM is monopolizing the MOC market and forcing physicians to purchase MOC.
Practice Management
Designing a better EHR
The EHR can be a tool to combat inappropriate antibiotic use – if it’s well designed.
Career
Decreasing burnout for hospitalists
Some health systems are shifting from the Triple Aim to the Quadruple Aim.
News
Parental leave for residents pales in comparison to that of faculty physicians
Twelve top institutions provided paid childbearing/family leave for faculty physicians, only eight did so for residents.
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Social media can help doctors stay up to date
SAN DIEGO – Dr. Amber Yates said being active on Twitter has helped her streamline the journals she reads.
Practice Management
Unit-based assignments: Pros and cons
Geographic cohorting comes with its implementation challenges.