How Artificial Intelligence Gave a Paralyzed Woman Her Voice Back Meet Ann, a remarkable woman who, at 30, faced a sudden and mysterious brainstem stroke that left her completely paralyzed and unable to breathe independently. For five years, she feared she might not wake up the next day. But today, Ann is part of groundbreaking
Women Physicians Leadership Academy The Medical, Education and Science Foundation (MESF) and the Medical Society of the State of New York announce the Women Physicians Leadership Academy (WPLA)--a series of virtual leadership webinars for physicians, residents, and medical students. The Women Physicians Leadership Academy (WPLA) will be held during the fall over a series of
5 Ways to Avert a Malpractice Lawsuit with Better EHR Techniques Electronic Health Records (EHRs), a staple in modern medicine, are also increasing malpractice lawsuits. A study published in the Journal of Patient Safety revealed that more than 30% of EHR-related malpractice cases involve medication errors, 28% relate to diagnosis, and 31% are linked to
New York State Department of Health Telehealth Provider Survey The New York State (NYS) Department of Health (DOH) is conducting a Telehealth Provider Survey for all health care providers to complete in order to gain knowledge of their experiences using telehealth during the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency (PHE), as well as their plans
Experience Orthopaedic Innovation & Education at the New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons (NYSSOS) Annual Meeting & Symposium! Join your fellow physicians, residents, medical students, and allied health professionals on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency in Rochester. It'll be a day full of learning and engaging activities to help keep you
Are Prior Authorization Burdens Impacting Your Patients’ Care? We Want to Hear from You Prior authorizations often impose overwhelming burdens that can cause unnecessary delays in needed care for patients. Delay in authorization of prescriptions, tests or procedures can cause needless anxiety for patients already stressed by uncertainty regarding their condition, particularly those with chronic
Is 'High-Risk' Stress Relief Healthy for Doctors? In medicine, a unique subset of doctors seeks stress relief and renewal through extreme sports, participating in activities like skydiving, rock climbing, and mountain biking. These daring physicians gather to examine the intricate balance between risk and reward, delving into the injuries, psychology, and environmental factors associated with
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What Did You Learn in Med School That You Disagree with Now? Medscape explores the dynamic evolution of medical education and practices through the eyes of experienced physicians. The author delves into their reflections on teachings they once embraced during their medical school years, now reevaluated in the context of contemporary advancements and changing healthcare
The Hidden Fee Costing Doctors Millions Every Year In a behind-the-scenes maneuver that went largely unnoticed, a federal agency's unpublicized decision to retract a notice prohibiting insurance companies from charging doctors fees for electronic payments has had profound financial repercussions in the healthcare sector. This invisible victory for insurers has left physicians and hospitals facing
