While people are turning to telemedicine more than ever, the demographics of users suggest that younger educated patients with higher incomes are using it at the highest rate, according to a report from Rock Health.
With more than five million dead worldwide from COVID-19, the enduring threat of health misinformation and disinformation has prolonged and worsened the pandemic. Healthcare professionals must be vigilant to counter inaccurate information about COVID-19, vaccines, and treatments wherever it may...
You’ve probably heard that part of being a good communicator is being a good listener, but it’s worth repeating. Listening is one of the most important skills leaders need to develop to communicate well and maintain relationships throughout the hospital.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 30, Issue 12
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Knoxville (the "Court") awarded summary judgment in favor of a large hospital corporation being sued by a physician who was terminated during a leave of absence to receive treatment for substance abuse.
Short of terminating a physician’s employment, appraising a physician’s performance is often the responsibility that administrative and medical staff leaders hate most. For many physicians, the phrase “performance appraisals” stirs up an unsavory image of managers sitting behind large desks...
CMS has joined with OSHA in suspending its mandate for COVID-19 vaccination of healthcare workers while the interim final rule is under a legal challenge.
Hospitals are welcome to voluntarily enforce the requirement anyways, says CMS.
