News & Trends – Page 2 – Physician Factor

At Physician Factor, we're passionate about supporting the knowledge transfer and shared expertise among physicians to drive improvements across healthcare, as well as career development. Here we spotlight news and trends of interest to physicians in our network.

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30Oct 2023

What Physicians Need to Know About Consumer Wearable Health Technology

Recent years have seen an explosion in consumer wearable devices, and many provide health information to the person wearing the device such as heart rate and rhythm, particularly irregular rhythms such as atrial fibrillation. This article will discuss the current state of wearable devices, particularly those that provide data on heart rate and rhythm, and the implications for clinical practice.

23Oct 2023

How to Request a Raise

Physicians devote a tremendous amount of time and energy to their work, often without fairly valued compensation. As such, doctors often find themselves in the awkward situation of having to ask for a salary increase. When determining what they deem to be an appropriate salary, employers consider many factors. Everything from a healthcare organization’s regulatory changes to its financial performance plays a role in determining a doctor’s salary.

16Oct 2023

Technology Can Better Serve Pediatric Care – One Physician Explains How

With as many as 40% of kids in the U.S. dealing with a chronic condition, one chief medical officer says digital and connected health tools should be put to work improving care for vulnerable infants and children.

09Oct 2023

Unlocking the Potential of EHRs for Clinical Decision-Making

While EHRs provide alerts for potential errors and side effects, they fail to offer the broader clinical context physicians need. What healthcare providers need is an interactive workspace that diagnostically connects patient data to reveal insights.

02Oct 2023

How Physicians Can Prepare for a Potential Economic Depression

Financial specialists are urging physicians not to shy away from investing this year, particularly if they can stomach market volatility and are not in a situation requiring imminent investments.

25Sep 2023

You're Not Abandoning Patients: The Direct Primary Care Model

While some claim it is unethical for physicians to go the direct-pay route, it provides better care to patients. Total costs go down with fewer referrals to specialists, fewer ED visits, and fewer hospitalizations. Given this reduction in total costs yet with greatly improved care and satisfaction, it behooves insurers (including government-sponsored Medicare and Medicaid) and employers to work with these models. They can benefit from lower costs, greater patient satisfaction, and improved health outcomes.

18Sep 2023

Burnout Growing Among PAs; 8% Plan to Leave

Burnout among doctors and nurses has been well documented in recent years, but physician assistants are also susceptible to this trend, with a National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants survey showing that 30% have at least one symptom of burnout. Almost 8% say they plan to leave the profession within the next year.

11Sep 2023

EHRs With Poor Usability More Likely to Miss Medical Errors

As physicians use EHR systems, they often face pop-ups with alerts, reminders, and clinical care guidelines. But many doctors find these notifications to be more distracting than helpful and could be designed better. Research from the University of Utah Health system shows the importance of ease-of-use for physicians. Their findings suggest that EHRs that are difficult to use result in more missed medical errors that could harm patients.

04Sep 2023

Why Physicians Would Be Wise to Invest in Index Funds

Market investments offer an excellent opportunity for physicians to earn passive income. However, it is not always easy to determine which investments may be most profitable. As such, many physicians lean on financial planners to select specific investment opportunities. According to medical writer Dr. Naveed Saleh, MD, MS, a type of investment known as index funds may be well-suited for physicians, as they are generally low cost, easy to manage, and well-performing. They provide a wide range of market exposure with only slight portfolio changes.

28Aug 2023

Streamlined Billing Improves Overall Wellness for Patients and Physicians

How can physician practices meet rising patient expectations while also dealing with diminishing human resources? Investing in digital solutions can automate administrative processes and elevate the patient experience. This article spotlights how healthcare organizations can streamline their billing strategy to improve overall wellness and support their revenue cycle teams.

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