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Digital

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How AMA is clearing a path for small practices to adopt EHRs

Financial constraints and other limitations have left solo practices lagging in adoption of EHR systems, according to a Commonwealth Fund study.

Ethics

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February Virtual Mentor examines unwarranted variations in health care

This month's Virtual Mentor examines the causes of unwarranted variations and the effects they have on the cost and quality of care.

Medicare & Medicaid

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Joint SGR repeal bill agreed upon, moving to full Congress

New joint legislation to repeal Medicare’s failed SGR formula is advancing to both chambers of Congress following an agreement announced Thursday.

Medicare & Medicaid

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Controversial "two-midnight" rule delayed ... again

A confusing Medicare policy that creates a "two-midnight" stay benchmark to distinguish between observation care and short inpatient admissions has been partially delayed a third time.

Residency Life

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Residents' top concerns include time with patients, care coordination

Residents in a recent survey reported reduced face time with patients, coordinated care and adoption of health IT among their top concerns.

Behavioral Health

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CVS ends tobacco sales in JAMA announcement

CVS Caremark's landmark decision to end the sale of tobacco products in its stores was announced Wednesday in JAMA.

Population Health

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Patients OK with questions on sexual orientation and gender identity

Most patients think it is important for health care providers to know patients' sexual orientation and gender identity, according to a recent white paper.

Judicial Advocacy

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Medical staff autonomy at stake in state supreme court case

Physicians are standing their ground in oral arguments before the Minnesota Supreme Court for a case that holds in the balance the ability of the state's hospital medical staffs to self-govern and stand up for patient safety.