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Medical students track former patients via EHRs, but is that ethical?
Medical students are accessing patient electronic health records after those patients are no longer in their care, raising some interesting…
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Check out this oral health reporting advice from an ‘investigative nutritionist’
Registered dietician, syndicated radio host and self-described “investigative nutritionist” Melinda Hemmelgarn has given a lot of thought lately to dental…
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New tip sheet outlines criteria for reporting on hospital rankings
Reporting on hospital ratings — the “best of,” “top ten” and other rankings designed to help consumers with decision making…
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How oncologists are getting cancer patients involved in discussions about costs, quality
Physicians and other health care providers are just beginning to talk with patients about health care costs and quality. On…
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Reporters learn about wearables, health IT and telehealth
More than 20 people came to the July 14, AHCJ chapter event in Washington, D.C., to learn about how technology…
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What Pokémon Go could mean for health care
The story angles for Pokémon Go appear to be almost as limitless as the game’s sudden and phenomenal popularity. Pokémon…
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Rise in obesity among older adults will increase burden on health system
Obesity in older adults is a very real and growing challenge. Since 1991, there’s been a steady increase in obesity…
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Untying the knots of MACRA
When I think about the forthcoming physician payment and EHR incentive program, known as MACRA, it brings to mind macramé,…
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Reports emphasize the dangers of racial disparities in oral health
Hispanic medical and dental leaders at a recent joint meeting in Washington, D.C., highlighted the urgency of getting more culturally…
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Pros and cons of health payment reform: Capitation
The Urban Institute and the Catalyst for Payment Reform have collaborated on a series of briefs about various forms of…