More Clarity Needed on Recordings of Medical Encounters, Policy Experts Say
The law is inconsistent, with patient encounter recordings being allowed in certain situations and illegal in others.
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Clarity and Definition Needed for Shared Decision Making, Say Experts
Shared decision making has the potential to advance a more patient-centered, value-based health system, as well as engage patients and reduce costs of care.
Would Device-Specific ICD-9 Codes Shed Light on Safety?
The current post-approval process also does not provide the FDA with a picture of how often a device is used, but having device-specific ICD codes would change that.
WHO Resolution Important Step Forward in Battling Sepsis, Experts Say
The WHO resolution, with its implicit recognition of sepsis as a major threat to patient safety and global health, has the potential to save millions of lives.
Schools’ Social Mission Critical for Societal Health Equity
A growing body of research has detailed the social determinants of health that have led to current and widely documented health disparities.
Hospitals and States Could be Impacted if H-1B Visa Program Changed, Researchers Warn
“Certain states and employers relied heavily on the H-1B program, whereas others seldom, if at all, used it.”
Post-Acute MI Readmission Metric Not Linked to Improved Care or Outcomes, Expert Finds
There are no data evaluating the association between this metric and quality-of-care measures or long-term clinical outcomes.
For Financial Conflicts of Interest, Size Is Not All That Matters
“It seems plausible that very large payments warrant greater concern about conflict of interest causing bias and undue influence.”
Physicians Can Use Text Messaging, But Vigilance Is a Must, Warns Bioethicist
Studies show that up to 80% of physicians use texting to share clinical information.
Republicans Face Challenge of Consensus Before Replacing the ACA, Policy Expert Says
“It was evident from the internal backlash to the recent Republican House committee bills that there is a deep divide among Republicans.”
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