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
“Memory Cafe” ... offers social activities for people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia — and their caregivers. Activities include art, music, poetry, presentations and social interaction. More
The systems were supposed to improve communication. But they’re really prioritizing insurance billing over patients. More
Why do so few patients access their medical records electronically? It's not because they don't want to do so, write patient advocates in Health Affairs. More
The wellness of clinicians — the autonomy and latitude of practice that protect against moral injury — has a profound impact on everyone around them, and changes are essential to improving health care for all of us. More
Increasing numbers of people in the United States seek mental health care in emergency departments (EDs). From 2009 to 2015, mental health ED visits increased for pediatric and adult patients by 56.5% and 40.8%, respectively, and the ED length of stay among persons awaiting psychiatric hospitalization increased by 31.7%. More
Nearly 1 in 3 residents reported gender-related abuse, physical abuse and/or verbal abuse. Nearly 17% reported racial discrimination, and 10.3% reported sexual harassment... More
Nearly two thirds of those who took part had witnessed bullying or harassment. More
This mixed-methods study identified 5 practices that have the potential to enhance physician presence and meaningful connection with patients in the clinical encounter. More
Canada’s government once pressured Inuit women to travel south to give birth. Now, they can have their babies at a hometown maternity clinic led by Inuit midwives. More
The federal government funneled billions in subsidies to software vendors who overstated or deceived the government about what their products could do, according to whistleblowers. More
On the surface, the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guidelines for treating hypertension seemed straightforward. More