Some of the benefits of electronic medical records were supposed to be better care, more efficient care and better care coordination. It didn’t happen that way. In a (now) 5-year old analysis Kaiser Family Foundation discussed what went wrong: The article, Death By 1,000 Clicks: Where Electronic Health Records Went Wrong outlines an all too familiar tale.
Author: Devon Herrick
British Primary Care Doctors Overworked and Voted for Labor Slowdown
With the Left in love with the idea of a national health program like Medicare-for-All, it’s wise to compare experiences other countries have with similar programs. Historically the British National Health Service (NHS) emphasized easy access to primary care, while rationing more costly services of specialists and expensive drugs. Lately the NHS is even experiencing problems with access to primary care.
Study: Solo Seniors Rely on Informal Networks of Friends and Family for Assisted Living
America is facing a long-term care (LTC) crisis. By some accounts, about 70% of adults over age 65 will need long term care at some point. The supply of LTC facilities is far too low to meet demand, a fact unlikely to change considering few Americans have LTC insurance.
Paragon Health: Congress Should Proceed with Caution on Telemedicine
Regulatory flexibility for Medicare to cover telemedicine is set to expire at the end of the year unless Congress acts quickly. Many experts are fully committed to telemedicine while others think the benefits have been exaggerated.