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Awareness of Physician Burnout Has Peaked, But What Is the Next Step?

By

Linda Peckel

Burnout is thought to be the direct result of occupational demands that consistently outweigh the physical, mental, and psychological abilities of individuals suffering from it.

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Single-Payer System Would Likely Save Money

There is near consensus across 30 years of economic analysis of single-payer plans that a single-payer system would reduce health expenditures in the United States.

Should Hospital Quality Ratings Account for Socioeconomic Disparities?

Hospitals caring for neighborhoods with high levels of disadvantage may have lower hospital ratings due to social risk factors (SRFs) in the community.

Do Patients Care About the Cultural Competence of Healthcare Providers?

By

Alyssa Capel

According to results published in JAMA Network Open, nonwhite, low-income, and underin-sured patients were more likely to view the cultural competency of providers as important and less likely to report being treated with respect.

United States Far Outpaces Canada in Administrative Spending on Healthcare

There is a large and widening gap in health administrative spending between the United States and Canada.

Out-of-Network Costs Rising for Privately Insured Patients

The out-of-pocket costs for out-of-network (OON) care grew rapidly for privately insured Americans from 2012 to 2017.

One in Three Parents Report Skipping Doctor Appointment due to Cost

One in three parents have skipped a doctor or dentist appointment in the past year because they could not afford to pay for visits or find transportation.

Electronic Health Record Usability Graded F by Physicians

The usability of current electronic health records (EHRs) is classified as unacceptable, with physician-rated EHR usability independently linked to the odds of burnout.

Decline in Primary Care Visits Continued After ACA

The long-term decrease in primary care contact was not interrupted following implementation of the Affordable Care Act.

Telepsychiatry for Asylum Seekers May be Effective, Improve Access

By

Benjamin Williams

Researchers evaluated the efficacy of telephonic psychiatric evaluations and assessed their potential as a solution to meet the needs of asylum seekers.

Recommendations Developed to Address Clinician Burnout

Six goals include creation of positive work and learning environments that prevent, reduce burnout.