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Viewpoint: The US is failing to integrate international physicians: U.S. hospitals need to do more to leverage the skill sets of international medical graduates and incorporate them into the U.S. health systems, particularly amid ongoing physician shortages, a commentary, published July 15 in JAMA Network, urges http://dlvr.it/T9q2N9

In the New England Journal of Medicine, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute's Hao Yu and Tarun Ramesh examine the impacts of physician strikes on healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. “Our findings underscore the urgent need for regulatory reforms to balance the rights of physicians with the imperative of patient safety," said Hao Yu. "By learning from international examples, we can develop policies that protect both healthcare providers and patients." Read more about the study in this piece in Medical Economics, which highlights the authors’ proposals for actionable solutions, such as addressing regulatory gaps, reducing legal challenges, preventing punitive actions, and engaging stakeholders. 📰 Read the story: https://lnkd.in/edK7eg2Y 📑 Read the publication: https://lnkd.in/edRgs9yF

Check out this article by Chief Medical Information Officer, Dr. Will O'Connor, featured in Medical Economics on the importance of building patient trust. Link: https://buff.ly/3UdSYd6 #PatientTrust #PatientExperience #HealthcareInnovation

Outcomes matter in healthcare. Practitioners using Fullscript to deliver whole person medicine are helping people get better.

On January 30, join our panel of experts from Ochsner Health for “Provider-Based Care: The Future of Point Solutions,” a live webinar with BenefitPitch discussing how provider-based care solutions can deliver more comprehensive care than traditional point solutions. The panel will feature Kenny J. Cole, MD, MS, Medical Director for Digital Medicine, Donna Prinz, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, VP of HR Benefits, and Jennifer Taffaro, Director of Benefits These experts will dive into the current options available for managing cardiometabolic conditions and how the landscape has evolved, the challenge of scaling benefits in health systems, and the benefits of provider-based care for more robust and effective care. https://hubs.ly/Q031KnVG0

Thought I would share this interesting health systems evidence systematic review titled "Identifying the optimal role for pharmacists in care transitions: A systematic review " providing evidence that a close collaboration between pharmacists and physicians is beneficial for improved clinical outcomes in patients especially in transition on the health continuum. Have a read.

1. A study from the University of Gothenburg reveals limitations in digital consultations for diagnosing tonsillitis. 2. The Centor Criteria are used to evaluate the need for antibiotic treatment in tonsillitis cases. 3. The study involved 189 patients who underwent both digital evaluations and physical examinations. 4. Results indicated that digital assessments inadequately evaluated essential components of the Centor Criteria. 5. This inadequacy poses risks of both over-treatment and under-treatment of patients. 6. Researchers emphasize the need for physical examinations to ensure accurate diagnoses. 7. The findings highlight the importance of balancing convenience in telemedicine with patient safety. 8. There is a call for integrated approaches that combine digital consultations with necessary physical assessments.

This recent Medical Economics article highlights four reasons physicians should invest in the transition to #ValueBasedCare (VBC): 💲Cost Savings: In 2022, physicians participating in Medicare's advanced alternative payment models earned $644 million in performance bonuses. 👩⚕️Reduced Physician Burnout: VBC allows physicians to spend more time with patients and less on administrative tasks. 🏥Improved Care Quality: On 81% of quality measures, accountable care organizations provide better care than those employing fee-for-service models. 📈Getting Ahead of the Curve: 100% of Medicare beneficiaries are slated to be in accountable care relationships by 2030, meaning that physicians who make the transition now will have a head start preparing for the future of #HealthCare. Read the full article at: https://bit.ly/4d6AvGw For more insights on the transition to value-based care, join us at the 2024 #HCPLANSummit on November 14 in Baltimore! Register now for free: https://hcplansummit.org/

This recent Medical Economics article highlights four reasons physicians should invest in the transition to #ValueBasedCare (VBC): 💲Cost Savings: In 2022, physicians participating in Medicare's advanced alternative payment models earned $644 million in performance bonuses. 👩⚕️Reduced Physician Burnout: VBC allows physicians to spend more time with patients and less on administrative tasks. 🏥Improved Care Quality: On 81% of quality measures, accountable care organizations provide better care than those employing fee-for-service models. 📈Getting Ahead of the Curve: 100% of Medicare beneficiaries are slated to be in accountable care relationships by 2030, meaning that physicians who make the transition now will have a head start preparing for the future of #HealthCare. Read the full article at: https://bit.ly/4d6AvGw For more insights on the transition to value-based care, join us at the 2024 #HCPLANSummit on November 14 in Baltimore! Register now for free: https://hcplansummit.org/

A research study published in BMC Primary Care comparing the actual conversation between patient and clinician during a primary care appointment with the information subsequently entered by the clinician into the patient’s EHR has found significant disparities. In the observational study conducted at five Veterans Affairs clinics in the Midwest, comparing what was said during a primary care appointment with the information entered into the patient’s EHR after the visit revealed that discussions of most issues initiated by patients were omitted from notes in the EHR. In addition, nearly half of the notes in the EHR referred to information or observations not found in the transcript of the actual medical encounter. These discrepancies between what happened during the visit and what was actually recorded in the EHR have important care implications for both patients and clinicians with potential to affect care and outcomes, according to Michael Weiner, M.D., M.P.H., a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Regenstrief Institute and the Indiana University School of Medicine research scientist, who led the report. A health services researcher and primary care physician, his research focuses on the use of technology to improve patient safety and medical outcomes. https://lnkd.in/g7ArYRJb #patientcare #patientcentric #patientdata #patients #healthcare #ehr #medicalrecords #healthcareprofessionals #healthcareproviders #healthcareworkers