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Sep 01, 2023
AI Can Lift Administrative Burdens and Restore Joy in Practice
Aaron Neinstein, MD, explores artificial intelligence technologies that can streamline mundane administrative tasks and give clinicians more time to focus on patients.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
Jul 14, 2021
Open Notes: Healthcare Providers Should Prepare Now for 2023 and the Cures Act
The 21st Century Cures Act is a multiphase, multidomain piece of legislation whose requirements for healthcare providers are in effect now, and increase over time. Between pushing for electronic health record (EHR) interoperability and funding vast, ambitious research and data-collection initiatives, the act attempts to harness our collective data-gathering power for medical good.
Jun 09, 2021
Prevent, Communicate, Document: Medical Malpractice Data Help Us Manage Risk
Medical malpractice data provide a rich source of information, offering insights into high-risk specialties, medical conditions, and procedures that result in claims.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
OB Patient Safety Credit Program
We are proud to offer the OB Patient Safety Credit Program, our voluntary program that is open to all qualifying member obstetricians, family practitioners providing obstetrical care, and certified nurse midwives (CNMs) who are actively involved in deliveries.
Dec 21, 2023
Medical Malpractice and the Volunteer Team Physician
Community physicians have long served as local high school team physicians. Michael C. Koester, MD, discusses the potential liability risks.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
Mar 01, 2022
Clinician Burnout: From a Crisis to a Movement
The pandemic has intensified a burnout-fueled exodus from healthcare. Dr. Christine K. Cassel provides insights into the national movement to address clinician burnout.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
Aug 30, 2021
Preparing for Genomic Medicine: Implications for Medical Practice and Public Policy
As genomic medicine becomes part of standard clinical care, we learn more about its far-reaching implications on the medical profession, public policy, and the legal system.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
Jan 06, 2023
Assisting in Your Defense: Strategies for Healthcare Practitioners
Although the majority of healthcare practitioners will face a malpractice claim, few are prepared when served with a lawsuit.
Dec 12, 2022
Top Seven Tips for Telehealth
Although telehealth demand has declined since the peak of the pandemic, it continues to be an integral part of healthcare delivery. These top recommendations can help minimize risks for practices that provide care via telemedicine.
Aug 26, 2022
Dispensing Sample Medications: Risk Management Strategies
If not carefully managed, sample medications can create issues that place patients and the practice at risk.