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Concierge Medicine: So Many Questions

Physicians explore their decision to practice concierge medicine.... READ MORE

A Trip to Never Event Land

Conservative data suggests surgical never events occur in the United States at least 4,000 times annually, and these incidents have sobering consequences for surgeons, patients, hospitals and public health officials. New research implies possible freedom from these errors — and the malpractice suits... READ MORE

A Safer Set of Tools for EHR

Soon, vendors of health care information technology (IT) systems may have to release metrics related to the clinical safety of their software. For physicians and the public, such data will prove a welcome insight into the sometimes-murky picture of patient safety issues related to health care IT.... READ MORE

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Richard Hertle, MD: A New Vision for Pediatric Eye Care
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Salem Introduces 3T MRI  to Northeastern Ohio/Western Pennsylvania
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Neuropathic Pain:  Diagnosis and Treatment
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Significant Progress in the  Treatment of Hepatitis C
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Tavenner Confirmed as CMS Administrator

Thursday, May 16, 2013
Concierge Medicine: So Many Questions
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Tracing the Link Between Menopause and Cognition
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Tavenner Confirmed as CMS Administrator
Thursday, May 02, 2013
Innovative Surgery Gives Breath to Toddler With Tracheal Agenesis
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Engaging Patients via Portals — Major Focus of Meaningful Use in 2014

Recent Poll
Previous Poll

Would you consider transitioning your medical practice to a concierge medicine model?

Yes. The benefit to individual physician-patient relationships outweighs the potential inconveniences.
No. Concierge medicine excludes a portion of the population that has the greatest need for access to quality health care.
Unsure.

Many EHR vendor contracts include language prohibiting users from discussing flaws or negative aspects of the EHR system outside the organization. Do these “gag clauses” stifle safety efforts?

100^% Yes. The only way to improve EHR safety is through collective reporting and troubleshooting.
0^% No. Developers and users are capable of effectively fostering improved EHR safety internally.
0^% Unsure.