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PCPs Spend More than Half of Workdays Interacting with EHRs
A new study of 142 family medicine physicians shows they spend an exorbitant amount of their day on clerical or administrative tasks.
When Insurers Save, Patients and Doctors Pay
As insurers ratchet up utilization management, doctors’ paperwork burden increases and patients must jump through endless administrative hoops to access care.
5 Reasons Why Doctors Should Use Social Media
Social media offers doctors opportunities to educate patients, provide better customer service, reduce visits, improve scheduling, and increase loyalty.
Another Way For Anti-Vaxxers To Skip Shots For Schoolkids: A Doctor’s Note
Families who oppose mandated immunization for schoolchildren may be seeking medical exemptions to get around a new California law, according to a study published Tuesday.
Startup Harnesses VR to Help Train Surgeons
Dr. Shafi Ahmed, M.D. saw the potential of Google Glass to help teach surgeons in locations where they may not have as much exposure to more complex or novel medical procedures.
Doctors Warm To Single-Payer Health Care
56% of doctors registered either strong support or were somewhat supportive of a single-payer health system, according to a recent survey.
4 Physician-Recommended Steps to Work- and Home-Life Balance
Physicians often strive for “work-life balance,” but how do you define it? Family physician Sara Taylor, MD, shares some tips.
Putting The Scalpel Down: When Should Physicians Retire?
When 23% of physicians are over 65, and there are physician shortages, what are the guidelines for when a doctor should retire?
The Doctor Will Analyze You Now
A health center for native Alaskans brought mental and physical care under one roof, with impressive results. Why isn’t it more popular?
‘Battle Metaphors’ Affect Cancer Patients, Medical Experts Say
From fighting to winning, these words can be ‘detrimental’ to someone’s well-being, oncologist says.