However, picking the right system and using it for more than 3 years is a formula for EHR contentment, a new survey suggests. Medscape Medical News
Tag: Family Medicine/Primary Care
CHMP Backs Three Drugs for Rare Diseases
The EMA committee backs treatments for lysosomal acid lipase deficiency, alpha1-proteinase inhibitor deficiency, and Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy. International Approvals
Never Do Unto Others…
How far would you go for science? These physicians tested the limits — and some paid with their lives. Medscape General Surgery
Reader Poll: How Do Second Opinions Change What You Do?
A study has found that second opinions have a significant effect on diagnosis and treatment. Medscape Medical News
Some Physicians Plagued by Student Debt, Bad Investments
A survey of physician compensation has shown that rising student debt is saddling many doctors with a decades-long financial burden, while bad investments are also taking a toll on some physicians. Medscape Medical News
FAQ: What’s in Proposal to Fix Medicare’s Payments to Doctors
After negotiating behind closed doors for more than a week, Republican and Democratic leaders of two key House committees that handle Medicare unveiled details of the package late Friday. Kaiser Health News
Telemedicine via PCPs Ups Diabetic Retinopathy Screenings
The number of patients with diabetes will more than double by 2050. Screening via telemedicine can help manage demand, especially as technology evolves, said researchers who studied long-term results. Medscape Medical News
Physician Bullying: ‘Not Allowed to Cry’
Physician bullies are medicine’s troublemakers. What are some ways to deal with them — and the resulting fallout? Medscape Family Medicine
Key Opinion Leader Says Healthcare Reform Handcuffs Doctors
The ACA, HIPAA, Medicare, EHRs, and other well-meaning reform efforts often prevent doctors from delivering good patient care, a prominent physician CEO asserts. See whether your colleagues agree. Medscape Business of Medicine
100 Most Prescribed, Best-Selling Drugs Through September
The cholesterol-lowering drug rosuvastatin edged out the hypothyroid drug levothyroxine as the most prescribed drug in the United States, recent data show. Medscape Medical News
100 Most Prescribed, Best-Selling Branded Drugs Through September
The cholesterol-lowering drug rosuvastatin edged out the hypothyroid drug levothyroxine as the most prescribed drug in the United States, recent data show. Medscape Medical News
Health Spending Expected to Climb in 2014 and Beyond
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services predicts that expanded insurance coverage, faster economic growth, and aging baby boomers will lead to increased health spending growth in 2014-2023. Medscape Medical News
Occupations and Their Risk: Test Yourself
Labor Day celebrates all workers. But how much do you know about the risks associated with different occupations? Test yourself and find out. Medscape Family Medicine
CBO Projects Lower Medicare and Medicaid Costs
Reduced costs for medical services and labor have trimmed the 10-year projected cost of Medicare and Medicaid by $89 billion, the Congressional Budget Office said Wednesday. Kaiser Health News
Physicians Losing Money by Not Using Electronic Transactions
Report shows that billions of dollars could be saved if more transactions were automated; observers see some improvement in past 2 years. Medscape Medical News
Internet Brownout Exposes Risk of Cloud-Based EHRs
Many physicians using a highly rated EHR program could not log in because of traffic jams on the information superhighway. Medscape Medical News
Patients Seeking Cheaper Care Getting Online Bids From Doctors
Medibid, a four-year-old Internet service, can help people get non-emergency medical services outside of costly hospitals, but critics note that the service provides no guarantee of quality or safety. Kaiser Health News
Deadline to Check Industry Payments to Docs Fast Approaching
CMS soon will publish what drug and device makers have reported giving physicians. They can review the data for accuracy beforehand, but accessing it online may take more time than they would like. Medscape Medical News
For Noncompliant Patients, a Fix That Works
Help your patients become more compliant — taking medications as prescribed, going on a diet, drinking less, or quitting smoking — without adding to the length of their visits. Here’s how. Medscape Business of Medicine
10 Cool, Amazing Gadgets and Trends to Help Your Practice
Many unique technological advances and new requirements of medical practices are quickly changing the way practices operate. Will you recognize your practice in a few years’ time? Medscape Business of Medicine