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Demand for Psychiatrists Skyrockets in Past Year

Primary care physicians, followed by psychiatrists, topped a list of 20 most in-demand medical specialists, according to a report from physician search firm Merritt Hawkins.

Physicians Report Increase in Emergency Department Visits

Emergency physicians have noticed an increase in the volume of emergency department patients since the implementation of the Affordable Care Act on Jan.

Lancet study shows why preventing antibiotic resistance is urgent

A 30 percent reduction in the effectiveness of antibiotics could increase infections and associated deaths for certain U.S.

ACA Sparks Five Trends to Watch

Since the Affordable Care Act became law five years ago, it has led to major shifts in health care delivery and payment.

Primary Care Docs Say Metrics Hurt Patient Care

Half of the nation’s primary care physicians say the increased use of quality-of-care metrics to assess provider performance is having a negative impact on patient care, according to a survey repor

HHS updates website on radiation emergency medical management

Trustees can spread the word about the redesigned website on radiation emergency medical management produced by the Health & Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness a

Survey findings about patient engagement and patient experience

“The Association Between Patient and Family Engagement Practices and Patient Experience” is a slide presentation that covers the findings of a 2013–2014 survey conducted by the Health Research &amp

Hospital-acquired conditions drop 17%

Hospitals are making “substantial progress in improving safety,” according to an Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality report that found a 17 percent decline

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Hospitals Tap Into News Reporting to Connect With Community

Hospitals can build stronger connections to the community through popular social media sites and apps.