Practice Management
Variations Identified in Free-Text Directions in E-Prescriptions
April 17, 2018There is considerable variation in the quality of free-text patient directions in electronic prescriptions.
Agile Implementation Speeds Initiation of Health Care Solutions
April 12, 2018Case study demonstrates effectiveness of collaborative care model for dementia care.
Unique Risks Associated With Texting Medical Orders
April 04, 2018Institute of Safe Medication Practices indicates risks such as abbreviations and autocorrection.
The Little Guy vs Big Data: Is ICD-10 Coding Still Valuable in Health Care?
April 02, 2018While ICD-10-CM may be an improvement on an old process, big data is the revolution that has the potential to change health care forever.
Prior Authorization Negatively Impacts Clinical Outcomes
March 30, 2018Ninety-two percent of doctors state that PA process delays access to care; burden up over past five years.
2013 to 2016 Saw No Change in Antibiotic Prescribing Practices
March 28, 2018No significant change in individual or overall annual antibiotic prescribing rates during study period.
Drug Copayments Often Exceed Prescription Drug Costs
March 27, 2018Overpayments affect 23 percent of all prescriptionsand are more common with generic drugs.
US Health Care Utilization Costs Double That of Other Developed Countries
March 23, 2018The US has much higher health care spending rates than other high-income counties.
Strategies for Improving Physician Engagement
March 22, 2018The three-pronged approach successfully improved physician engagement at one practice.
Understanding Behaviors That Contribute to Medication Nonadherence
March 14, 2018Medication adherence may be imrpoved by understanding nonadherence in patients and encouraging a change in attitude toward medication.
Uber Health Transports Patients to Appointments
March 09, 2018Uber has a new system that allows physician offices to book rides for patients up to 30 days in advance.
How Artificial Intelligence May Help Prevent Burnout
March 09, 2018Artificial intelligence may be able to reduce physicians' burdens by saving them time and energy.
Navigating the Waters of Medical Malpractice and Defensive Medicine
March 07, 2018Malpractice liability reform would best be analyzed on a specialty-by-specialty basis.
Despite Burnout, Neurosurgery Residents Still Satisfied With Career
March 05, 2018Burnout rates and career satisfaction are both high among neurosurgery residents.
Preventing Health Care Cyberattacks: Best Practices
February 28, 2018These are the 4 best practices to help prevent health care cyberattacks.
EHRs May Not Guarantee Success of Value-Based Health Care
February 26, 2018EHRs do not necessarily capture information needed, as interoperability is poor and analytics are often incomplete.
Clinicians Should Not Refuse Treatment Based on Personal Beliefs
February 22, 2018Most people do not believe that professionals including health care providers should be able to refuse service based on their beliefs.
Regulators Focus on Reducing EHR Burden
February 08, 2018The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology is trying to address some issues relating to physician EHR burden.
Pharmacist Education Initiative May Reduce Prescription Errors
February 07, 2018Feedback and education for pharmacists is effective at reducing prescription writing errors by junior doctors.
Call for Conflict-of-Interest Disclosures in Manuscripts
February 06, 2018Conflict-of-interest statements should be included in medical journals in order to enhance transparency.
Rising Health Care Costs Driving Up Spending
February 06, 2018Health care spending is rapidly increasing.
Online Tools to Address Physician Burnout: AMA
January 22, 2018New tools have been developed in order to help address physician burnout.
Are Clinician Salaries Driving Up Health Care Costs?
January 15, 2018Decreasing physicians' salaries may discourage individuals from entering the healthcare field.
7 Online Tools to Help You Reduce Burnout and Stress
January 11, 2018Researchers came up with 7 online tools and apps to help health care professionals reduce stress, burnout, depression, and suicidal thoughts.
Applying Conscious vs Unconscious Thinking in Your Medical Practice
January 10, 2018This clinician discusses the application of conscious vs unconscious thinking in a medical practice.
Managing EHRs Without Compromising Patient Care
January 09, 2018EHRs can improve health care, however they also can compromise patient encounters.
Common Causes of Chronic Pain Management Malpractice Claims
January 05, 2018There is a growing emphasis on provider responsibility with the increasing focus of the overprescribing of opioids.
Medical Practices Face Increased Risk of Cyberattacks
January 03, 2018Cyberattacks in healthcare are serious, and more cybersecurity is needed.
Decision Support Systems: Helpful or Harmful?
December 21, 2017The automated diagnosis suggestion at the top of the EKG strip is the output of what is known as a decision support system.
Defensive Medicine: Where Do We Draw the Line?
December 21, 2017The scourge of defensive medicine — the practice of recommending tests or treatments for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating litigation — is discussed in this opinion piece.
Neurology Advisor Articles
- Palliative Care in Movement Disorders: Recommendations for Improvement
- The Symbiosis of Headache and Sleep
- Assessing and Treating Cognitive, Mood Impairments in Patients With Stroke
- Headache in Older Adults: Unique Causes and Treatments
- Neurosurgery in Parkinson Disease: A Brief History and Look Forward
- CSF Chitinase-3-Like Protein 1 Level Not Predictor of RIS Conversion
- MS Disease-Modifying Therapy May Safely Be Discontinued in Older Patients
- Add-On Cannabidiol for Treatment-Resistant Drop Seizures in Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Post-Recanalization Stroke Score More Effective Than Baseline Score for Predicting 3-Month Outcome
- Psychosis Could Be a Potential Side Effect of Steroid Treatment in Kids