Phone Calls OK for Routine Post-Op Follow-Up
Most patients undergoing ambulatory surgery accepted and were highly satisfied with telehealth.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Docs Don’t Often Discuss Dietary Supplements with Patients
Primary care docs discuss dietary supplements with patients in about one-quarter of visits.
Underserved Areas Report Lower EHR Adoption Rates
Lower adoption of EHRs seen in underserved areas across the United States.
Obama Administration: ACA’s Employer Mandate Delayed
Major news out of the White House: the delay of the Affordable Care Act’s employer mandate
New Treatments Compared with Placebo Declining
Comparative effectiveness studies may be needed.
Half of EHR Adopters Report More Efficiency
About one-quarter of practices have no EHR; more than half of adopters report increased efficiency.
Doctors Don’t Spend Enough Time Planning Finances
Nearly half of doctors are behind in retirement finances; under-40s have many financial concerns.
Most Physicians Underusing Mobile Apps
Most favor iPhones, tablets/iPads, and most would use additional functionalities if they were available.
Few Physicians Met EHR Meaningful Use in 2012
Managing patient populations with electronic systems not easy for many physicians.
Patient Participation May Up Costs of Care
Hospitalized patients who preferred to be involved in care decisions had longer stays and higher costs.
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