Why Medicine Is Bad at Customer Service — And How to Fix It
Healthcare is one of few industries still lacking in convenience.
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October 2024
Surgical Centers Urged to Nix Mandatory Pre-Op Pregnancy Tests
— Question of when to test involves navigating patient privacy, legal, ethical concerns by Nicole Lou, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today PHILADELPHIA — Given the questionable legal status of abortion in many states, hospitals are urged to reconsider their mandatory perioperative pregnancy tests, speakers advised here at the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) annual meeting.
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Nurses Blast Steward Health Care’s Greed: ‘It Ruins You’
— Steward CEO, Ralph de la Torre, MD, was a “no-show” at hearing, despite subpoena by Shannon Firth, Washington Correspondent, MedPage Today Witnesses described the impact that Steward Health Care’s greed and mismanagement has had on patients and healthcare workers during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing on Thursday. Ellen MacInnis,
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What’s Driving Healthcare Consolidation? The Answer May Surprise You
— To compete with big health systems, small providers have to get bigger, expert says by Joyce Frieden , Washington Editor, MedPage Today WASHINGTON — What is driving consolidation in healthcare? The answer is: consolidation, Erin Fuse Brown, JD, MPH, said Tuesday. “If all of the other competitors in the market are getting bigger, then
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Rising to Leadership: Strategies for Women in the Medical Field
Image via Pexels Rising to Leadership: Strategies for Women in the Medical Field By Cheryl Conklin – Contributing Writer to Nursing Academy Women seeking leadership roles in the medical industry face a unique set of challenges and opportunities. To rise to these positions, it is crucial for them to showcase their expertise, engage with mentors,
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Why health systems are certifying virtual nurses
Giles Bruce – Becker’s Health IT Health systems have begun having their nurses certified in virtual nursing and helping develop the standards. West Des Moines, Iowa-based UnityPoint Health became one of the first health systems to have certified virtual nurses on staff, when seven of its employees were among the first 40 people named Certified
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High board exam scores linked to reduced patient deaths
Mariah Taylor (Email) – Becker’s Clinical Leadership A study led by researchers at Boston-based Harvard Medical School found newly trained physicians with high board certification exam scores led to lower risk of patient deaths and hospital readmissions. The study, published May 6 in JAMA, analyzed 6,898 newly trained hospitalists who treated Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries during
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Counterfeit Meds Sold Through Fake Online Pharmacies Prompt CDC Alert
Diana Ernst, RPh Medical Professionals Reference According to the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, nearly 95% of online pharmacies selling prescription drugs operate illegally. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning the public about the potential for receiving counterfeit medications through unverified online pharmacies. The alert follows an announcement from the
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NY Nurse Practitioners Sue State Over Pay Equity, Alleged Gender Inequality
Internal Medicine MDedge A group of nurse practitioners (NPs) employed by the state of New York has sued the state, alleging that their employer has them doing the work of physicians but underpays them. The New York State Civil Service Commission understates the job function of NPs, overstates their dependence on physicians, and inadequately pays
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Death Is Inevitable. It’s Time We Learned to Talk About It.
— By fostering honest and compassionate discussions, we can provide patients with more dignity by Nidhi Bhaskar – MedPage Today Years ago, in a busy emergency department, I found myself joining my mentor at the bedside of an elderly man experiencing chest pain. After completing the physical exam, the doctor unceremoniously changed gears to abruptly
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