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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. Kristoffer Grundtvig Skaarup, M.D.,

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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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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. Insurers must provide clearer explanations when care is denied and explain how patients can appeal. SOURCE: NBC News , June 23, 2025 Copyright © 2025 HealthDay.

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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. It offers us a path toward reclaiming our time, reducing burnout and ultimately enhancing the care we provide.

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Choosing to Rent or Buy a Home in 2025

The Motivated MD

This week, we will tackle choosing to rent or buy a home in 2025. Choosing to Rent or Buy a Home in 2025 So, how does one decide what is right for you? Use the rules provided above to determine what is right for you. I am in no way, shape, or form a financial professional, nor does this site provide formalized financial advice.

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ICU telemedicine programs bring essential critical care to community hospitals

Sound Physicians

Increasingly a valuable option for rural hospitals, tele-ICU provides access to higher acuity care and support to emergency and hospital medicine clinicians who are called to the ICU. Posted in Critical Care Share Article Subscribe to the Sound Physicians Blog A trusted source for todays healthcare needs. All rights reserved.