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Overdiagnosis of Schizophrenia in Nursing Homes is Rampant. Especially for Black Residents
From the Lown Institute...
New Law Requires Hospitals To Post Prices
These are great little video snippets (less than 5 minutes) for the public on a variety of 'need to know' healthcare topics! From The Lown Institute. ...
Patients Now Have More Prompt Access To Medical Records
A new federal rule went into effect April 5, 2021. It allows patients quicker access to their electronic medical records, consultation notes, etc. free of charge. ...
How Do Medical Boards Rank with Physician Discipline?
From Med Page Today: States with Most & Least Aggressive Physician Disciplinary Actions. New Hampshire ranked next to last. ...
Reforming State Medical Boards Are Essential
By David Lind, Heartland Health Research Institute, March 3, 2021...
Check out the TakeCHARGE Campaign for 5 easy steps to safer care.
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Seven Ways To Avoid Scary, Unexpected Medical Bills
From skyrocketing ambulance bills to out-of-network anesthesiologists, know how to avoid getting price-gouged....
What is Informed Consent?
It isn't just a form you sign right before surgery or a procedure....
Hospital Bills for Uninsured Patients With COVID19 Are Covered, But No One Tells Them
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Why Shared Decision Making Should Apply to Informed Consent
Informed consent shouldn't just be a signature on the day of surgery. It's about asking questions, collaborating, being informed of all options, risks, and benefits long before you sign on the...
