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International corneal and ocular surface disease dataset for electronic health records.

Physician's Weekly

To provide a comprehensive and internationally standardised Cornea and Ocular Surface Disease (C&OSD) dataset for use in electronic health records (EHRs). A comprehensive C&OSD dataset is provided which can be used by both generalist and specialist ophthalmologists. © Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2025.

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Electronic Nudge Letters Do Not Improve Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy in CKD

Physician's Weekly

TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Neither delivery of electronic nudge letters nor letters to general practice increase uptake of guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published online June 7 in Circulation. The researchers found that 65.1

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Prescribing ADHD Meds by Telehealth Does Not Alter Risk for Substance Use Disorder Overall

Physician's Weekly

TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Receipt of a stimulant prescription for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) via telehealth is not associated with an increased risk for substance use disorder (SUD), according to a study published online June 11 in The American Journal of Psychiatry. Vinod Rao, M.D., Vinod Rao, M.D.,

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Using technology to reclaim our time

Today's Hospitalist

Since the mid-1990s, our capacity for innovation has never stopped as hospitalists navigate a complex landscape of acute illnesses, interprofessional collaborations and the imperative to provide efficient, high-quality care. Beyond time savings, ambient AI can enhance the quality of our patient interactions. The result?

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Insurers Promise to Speed Up Delays in Health Care Approvals

Physician's Weekly

WEDNESDAY, June 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Getting approval from your insurance company before a procedure or treatment may soon get a little easier. Starting next year, if a patient switches insurance plans while getting treatment, the new plan must honor the old plan’s prior authorization for at least 90 days. Kennedy Jr.

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ICU telemedicine programs bring essential critical care to community hospitals

Sound Physicians

With the absence of intensivists on the ground in these community hospitals, the question becomes how to treat these patients where and when they need care. Our tele-ICU program , which is part of our critical care specialty, has brought meaningful and much-needed intensive care to remote communities for the past five years.

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Are your patients satisfied?

Physician's Practice

June 25, 2025 By Neil Baum, MD Fact checked by Keith A. Reynolds Blog Video Neil Baum, MD, asks whether your patients are satisfied with their care and shows how a quick survey could make the difference. If your patients are unhappy with care then they probably won't come back to your practice.