Adoption of health information technology raises ethical concerns over its impact on clinical interaction


Adoption of health information technology raises ethical concerns over its impact on clinical interaction

How to know which medical information must be de-identified before it’s shared over social media

Employing scribes to enter, manage patient data in electronic health records can save physicians time, money

How the wearable technology could impact otolaryngologic surgery, procedures

Business associate agreements under pressure to meet new, expanded HIPAA standards

Relative value unit payment system could replace complex, variable physician compensation model that exists today

Otolaryngologists weigh concerns about personal privacy, receiving after-hours calls with desire for more efficient connection with patients

Steps to help physicians safeguard privacy, security of patients’ protected health information and ensure compliance with HIPAA rules

Key benefits, as well as legal structure options, post-merger governance, noncompetition and buy-out provisions, and bail out clauses should be addressed when contemplating a medical practice merger

Sharing a similar work ethic, approach to patient care, and compatible professional values matter most when choosing a physician partner