Transitioning from physical files that house medical records to digital versions has been in the works for some time now, and today, more and more hospitals and facilities providing physician services are adhering to the change, and reaping the benefits. This technological advancement also is proving favorable in terms of patient care and patient … [Read more...]
Electronic Medical Records Proving to be Positive for Doctors and Patients
Hospital-acquired Infections Cause Concern for Americans
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...]
Physicians Making House Calls?
The number of medical professionals that incorporate in-home health care is currently at about 4,000 nurse practitioners, physicians and others, specializing in the medical field. And that number is said to see a possible increase, according to an article, printed in a recent edition of The Northwest Indiana Times. Such at-home visits can be … [Read more...]
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...]