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Sign-Up Season Begins on HealthCare.gov
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The federal government website where Americans can sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act is up and running, officials said yesterday.
Financial Conflicts of Interest Prevalent Among CPG Authors
by modernClinician Editorial Team
There is a high prevalence of financial conflicts of interest among authors of clinical practice guidelines related to high-revenue medications and in gastroenterology, according to two research letters published online Oct. 29 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
AMA Announces Initiative to Reinvent Physician Training
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced a new $15 million competitive grant initiative, the "Reimagining Residency" initiative, aimed at improving residency training.
Many Hospitals Noncompliant With Record Request Regulations
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Among top-ranked U.S. hospitals, data reveal discrepancies in information provided to patients regarding medical records release processes as well as noncompliance with state and federal regulations, according to a study published online Oct. 5 in JAMA Network Open.
Odds of Adverse Patient Outcomes Increased for Patients With Duplicate Medical Charts
AI Model Can Screen for Cognitive Impairment From Clinical Notes
AI-Based Ambient Scribes May Reduce Physician Documentation Time, Burnout
Ambient Artificial Intelligence Scribe Linked to Reduction in Burnout
Active Smoking Linked to Progression of Sickle Cell Retinopathy
Statin Use Linked to Lower Risk for Glaucoma Incidence
Ambient Temperature Linked to Intraocular Pressure in Glaucoma
Nearly 1 in 5 Patients Report Exposure to Ophthalmic Treatments Perceived as Bogus