New research shows that if Britain follows the same trajectory as China then 5,700 people, not 20,000, are expected to die – and the peak with be a week on Sunday. A new paper by Tom Pike, from Imperial College London, compares deaths for confirmed Covid-19 cases in China with eight other countries – all of which have implemented some form of social distancing measures. More
Social distancing appears to lower the growth of COVID-19 death rates, putting many countries on the same pattern as China, a new analysis shows. More
This cross-sectional study assesses the magnitude of mental health consequences and associated factors among health care workers treating patients exposed to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in China. More
Across the country, health care workers aren't being given the equipment they need to stay safe while treating patients in the era of Covid-19. More
The prevalent framing of "risks vs benefits" may give physicians and patients the wrong message... More
There are no photos of Mubashir Hasan and Dr Bernard Lown together, but their mutual affection and respect is apparent when they speak of each other. More
To all of the clinicians and health care workers putting their health and lives on the line, we want to acknowledge your immense sacrifice and bravery. More
Sure, hospitals should be paid for the services they provide, but that simple axiom crumbles when one looks closely at the complexity and contradictions built into healthcare, e.g., “… the widespread acceptance at the top of health care organizations that being ‘business-like’ is a virtue…,”says Vikas Saini, MD, the president of the Lown Institute and a Harvard-trained cardiologist. More
Patients will gain greater control of their data, but largely by using third-party apps that aren't regulated by HIPAA. More
We need to take both social distancing and the “social recession” it will cause seriously. More
Electronic health record systems aren't ready for Covid-19. But because the weaknesses are well-known, health systems can plan for them and around them. More
HHS released its much-anticipated final rules on EHR interoperability, ruling against 'information blocking' tactics by EHR vendors and giving patients more control over their medical records. More
Patients would have far more control over their health care with complete medical histories stored on their phones, proponents say. More
When patients cannot make their own decisions about life-prolonging care, many doctors feel “moral distress” acting on the choices of surrogates like family members, a small survey suggests. More
Why is it more common among female docs than other women, when it's the opposite for men? More
More than one-third of medical students reported experiencing at least 1 episode of mistreatment by faculty, peers, or clinical staff. More
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a comprehensive strategy to reduce the regulatory and administrative burden related to the use of health IT, including EHRs. More
What are American people most worried about when it comes to health care? The Right Care Alliance patient council conducted a survey of more than 1,000 patients from across the country, to find out patients' biggest health care concerns. More
Asking the right questions can help cut through the mess of medical misinformation that often leads to overuse. More
Doctors' experiences show how the systemic factors that lead to overuse and waste are also causing widespread burnout. More