The National Practitioner Data Bank is conducting a satisfaction survey of eligible users to gauge the Data Bank’s usability, including its querying and reporting functions. The survey also seeks information on how Data Bank information is being used regarding healthcare practitioners. The...
The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) 2012 Annual Report shows an overall increase in the number of physicians and nonphysicians who participate in continuing medical education (CME). More than 24 million physicians and other healthcare professionals...
When taking care of patients, providers constantly strive to provide the highest-quality care with the latest and greatest technology available. They put their years of experience, knowledge, and continuous education to use developing best practices that lead to the best...
The number of accountable care organizations (ACOs) now stands at 488, more than double the total in June 2012. With more providers looking to implement the ACO model, the Alliance for Health Reform earlier this week gathered a panel of experts to share lessons learned. During the discussion,...
Too many hospitals and healthcare leaders currently experience serious safety failures as routine and inevitable parts of daily work, according to an article published last week in The Milbank Quarterly. In the article, authors Mark R. Chassin, MD, FACP, MPP, MPH, president and CEO of...
In a survey of 1,021 healthcare workers in England, Wales, and Scotland, 27% of physicians and surgeons and 33% of nurses reported they have been put under excessive pressure or bullied to behave in ways that are counter to patient care within the last two years. The Chartered Institute of...
