In a story published in today's edition of Modern Healthcare, a recent poll released by Consumer Reports, proved that the public is concerned with hospital errors, and furthermore, the public is not aware of how to go about reporting such errors, should they occur to a patient or family member. More than 75-percent of 1,000 people, contacted via … [Read more...]
Hospital-acquired Infections Cause Concern for Americans
Florida’s New Surgeon General Appointed
Florida Governor Rick Scott named Dr. Frank Farmer, the Florida Medical Association's former president, the Sunshine State's new Surgeon General, this past Monday. He served as President of the FMA, in 2001 and 2002, and Chairman of the Florid Board of Medicine, in 2006 and 2007. “Dr. Farmer brings an impressive track record of medical … [Read more...]
Number of Primary Care Physicians Predicted to Plummet, by 2020
The health reform, without doubt, will affect each and every one of us, at some point, or another. But that is not the only factor that will determine the future of healthcare. A key piece of the puzzle, and the media has been touching upon this more frequently, questions where the physician will fit into this varying equation. With a growing … [Read more...]
Government Advisers Take Action Against Menthol Cigarette Advertisers
Cigarette smoking increases health risks, including cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and cancer. Furthermore, studies have found that smoking bans in some states have shown a drop in physician services for linked diseases and smoking-related patient care needs. But menthol cigarette smokers are buying into the misleading conception … [Read more...]
Institute of Medicine Recognizes ‘Team Care’ as the Successful Approach in Today’s Healthcare Forum
It's no secret that today's healthcare environment predicts an unsteady future for Americans, making physician outsourcing an attractive solution for hospitals, and healthcare facilities. The Institute of Medicine, a nonprofit organization, with its mission being to serve as adviser to the nation, in order to improve health, advocates change, … [Read more...]