Study Pits Trained Patients’ View Of Outcome Success Vs. Doctors
An unusual study trained two patients to review doctors’ progress notes about a common orthopedic injury and then pitted their judgment of success against the doctors’.
NYU Langone Super Bowl Ad Claimed “We’re #1,” But Where’s Scorecard?
It read: “2024 Vizient Quality and Accountability Ranking. Ranked #1 out of 115 participating comprehensive academic medical centers.”
A Hard Lesson For Health Care Reformers From Horrific D.C. Plane Crash
For everyone who believes health care reform demands action, consider the lack of Congressional response to air traffic control understaffing that affects them directly.
It’s Money That Changes Everything (Or Doesn’t) For Surgeons
When it comes to financial incentives for surgeons, new studies suggest that “How much money?” and “What do I have to do?” are the keys to unlocking monetary motivation.
“Feed The Hungry” Goes From Ethical Injunction To Bottom-Line Benefit
Some Medicaid and Medicare Advantage plans are paying for medically tailored meals and other dietary interventions believing “food as medicine” will reduce future costs.
Patient Safety And Policy: The Meaning Of The Harm Trump Didn’t Suffer
The hospital where Donald Trump was rushed after an assassination attempt scores high on patient safety, but having that consistency nationwide should be a policy choice.
High Safety Mark At Hospital That Treated Trump Should Be Minimum For All
The hospital where Donald Trump was rushed after an assassination attempt scores high on patient safety, but having that consistency nationwide should be a policy choice.
Medical Journal Webinar Shows Ambivalence On AI, Patient Partnership
A webinar on artificial intelligence organized by NEJM AI presented a fascinating snapshot of ambivalence about the radica…
A Possible Turning Point In The Power Of The Patient Voice In Policy
This began to feel like a turning point in the power of the patient voice in federal health policy related to patient safety, medical AI and patient empowerment.
Convention Invisibility Teaches A Crucial Health Policy Lesson
The health policy issues that were largely invisible at the Republican and Democratic conventions taught a crucial lesson about politics.