Healthy Physicians News
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October 27, 2021
New Survey: Communication, not COVID, Key to Solving BurnoutA new survey for MGMA reveals physicians and administrators vary widely on what they see as the causes of physician burnout.
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October 26, 2021
Study: Expanded Patient Record Access Leads to More EHR Inbox MessagesImplementing the CURES Act patient records requirement saw a sharp increase in messaging at one medical system, according to a new study.
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October 21, 2021
CDC Study Shows 1 in 5 Adults Sought Mental Health Treatment in 2020There was a slight increase in adults seeking mental health treatment from 2019-2020, with women much more likely to seek treatment.
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October 15, 2021
Yes, You've Noticed Correctly - Your EHR Inbox Has Gotten FullerA study in JAMA Open Source reveals time spent on EHR increased during the pandemic even with a decreased in-person patient volume.
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September 17, 2021
MSDC Recognizes National Physician Suicide Awareness DayThe Medical Society of the District of Columbia is committed to raising awareness of the physician suicide epidemic.
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August 10, 2021
Joint Commission Study: Female Physicians Suffering Higher Burnout RatesWork and environmental factors drove higher burnout among female faculty in this site study.
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August 5, 2021
55% of Physicians Know a Colleague Who Considered, Attempted, or Died by SuicideThe Physicians Foundation research provides clear evidence the pandemic accelerated physician burnout and decrease in mental health.
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August 2, 2021
JAMA Surgery - Female Surgeons Face Higher Risk of Infertility, Pregnancy ComplicationsThe new study of 850 surgeons showed 42% of female surgeons suffered pregnancy loss and half experiencing major complications.
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July 26, 2021
DC Releases Post-COVID Healthcare ReportThe report - dated May 2021 - outlines recommendations to improve the healthcare sector based on the public health emergency.
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June 29, 2021
MSDC Board Approves Proceeding With New Membership ModelThe MSDC Board approved the beginning of a years-long process to modernize MSDC's membership structure.