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- August 14, 2013
Surgery residents exposed to rural settings inclined to stay
Read moreSurgical residents who completed a year in rural practice were more likely to enter general surgery practice than those who did not. They were also more likely to practice in areas with populations of less than 50,000, an Oregon Health and Science University study shows. Evidence suggests that a...
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Is GME snubbing rural America?
Read moreTheories abound as to why young physicians won’t practice in rural areas. But the key reason why young medical doctors don’t fill these much-needed roles readily is a lack of accountability in publicly funded Graduate Medical Education programs, researchers suggest. A new round of metrics doesn’t bode well for...
- August 14, 2013
New and developing medical schools: Motivating factors, major challenges, planning strategies
Read moreFifteen new allopathic medical schools have been established in this country since the AAMC policy statement was issued in 2006. As a result, there are now 141 allopathic medical schools in the country. Based on projected enrollment figures, it would appear that by the end of the decade, the...
- August 14, 2013
Mobilizing health information technology
Read moreWe’ve all heard that electronic health record adoption has tripledsince 2010, which is especially noteworthy considering that the field of health information technology is still in its relative infancy. But while EHRs are top of mind in most health IT discussions, they’re only one facet of a rapidly growing...
- August 14, 2013
Getting the most out of gadgets and gizmos
Read moreGrantees adapt technology to educate patients, prevent domestic violence, improve physician-patient visits, and even make us happy. As a teenager, Kyna Fong’s after-school job was quite a challenge. Kyna and her brother Conan where charged with helping their dad work with insurance companies and assist patients in his primary...
- August 14, 2013
Answer to healthcare’s million dollar question could snag $2M in rewards
Read moreThe Knight Foundation is levying its lance alongside a quartet of healthcare’s heavy hitters to spur new ideas to harness healthcare data technology for community health. The Miami-based media conglomerate is launching a health innovation contest with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, California HealthCare Foundation, Clinton Foundation and Health...
- August 14, 2013
Nurses use Google Hangouts to collaborate on technology
Read moreGoogle Hangouts are getting more and more interesting. The ability to easily start a live video conference with colleagues all over the world, share screens, and see each other — all in real time — is opening many doors for innovation. Sure, live video conferencing has been around for...
- August 14, 2013
Senior tsunami threatens Colorado’s healthy outlook
Read moreColorado faces daunting challenges in providing a healthy environment for both its oldest and youngest citizens, according to a new report from the Colorado Health Institute. The report, “Reaching Our Peak: Creating a Healthier Colorado,” assesses how Colorado rates in five major areas that affect health: schools, workplaces, communities,...
- August 14, 2013
‘My dear Watson’ — from ‘Jeopardy’ to a doc’s office near you
Read moreBest known for beating brilliant humans at “Jeopardy,” Watson, the super computer, soon may be coming to a hospital or insurance company near you. But don’t call him (or her) Dr. Watson. The more appropriate reference may be to Sherlock Holmes’ “my dear Watson,” the indispensable right-hand man —...
- August 14, 2013
Rural women less likely to get radiation therapy after lumpectomy for breast cancer
Read moreRural women with breast cancer are less likely than their urban counterparts to receive recommended radiation therapy after having a lumpectomy, a breast-sparing surgery that removes only tumors and surrounding tissue, a study by Mayo Clinic and others found. The difference is one of several rural disparities in breast...
