Moral distress among chief nursing officers is seldom acknowledged. Two researchers, both RNs, hope their work will help address the elephant in the room.

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

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CNOs Suffer Moral Distress in Isolation
Moral distress among chief nursing officers is seldom acknowledged. Two researchers, both RNs, hope their work will help address the elephant in the room.
 

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Facing Pressure, Insurance Plans Loosen Rules For Covering Addiction Treatment
Aetna will stop requiring doctors seek approval before prescribing particular medications―such as Suboxone―that are used to mitigate withdrawal symptoms.
Why Do Foreign-Trained Physicians Have Lower Mortality Rates Than U.S.-Trained Docs?
An emerging area of research looks at how physician characteristics affect outcomes. International medical graduates are the latest group found to have better results than U.S.-trained medical doctors. 
Survey Data Paint Picture of PCMH Docs
A pattern of higher performance or availability of PCMH-related functions was observed among physicians in PCMH practices compared with physicians in non-PCMH practices, regardless of practice size. From MedPage Today.
ER Visits Linked To Falls Spike Among California Seniors
Some of the rise appears to be explained by the estimated 21 percent growth in the state’s senior population.
5 Steps for Value-Based Oncology Care Success
A Georgia-based oncology practice has embraced a multifaceted approach to shifting away from the fee-for-service business model to value-based care.
 

AROUND THE WEB

Drugs vanish at some VA hospitals
Source: The Times-Tribune / Associated Press
Dallas doctor who performed questionable surgeries gets life in prison
Source: Dallas Morning News
Surgeons rude to patients may pose problem in OR, study says
Source: Business Insider / Associated Press
Bill allowing KU Health System to ban guns fails in committee vote
Source: KCUR.org
Quality of care: A special investigation
Source: Seattle Times
 

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