The U.S. is so dependent on drugs from China that if they stopped exporting, hospitals, military clinics, and clinics would be in crisis. Rosemary Gibson discusses the issue.

As physicians work to prescribe fewer opioids, research shows that surgeons are still prescribing a large, and often unnecessary, number of opioids to patients.

This article examines the standard of care, defining its theoretical underpinnings, the inherent human factors that lead to medical errors and violations, and the real world of medical negligence today.

Opioid addiction is an epidemic affecting the whole nation. Primary care medication-assisted treatment (MAT) can reach patients in local areas, including rural communities. Other studies have explored physician reluctance to prescribe MAT. We sought ...

A provider provides his guide to OIG federal exclusion regulations and enforcement authorities and how other providers can avoid risk with properly done exclusion screenings.

At the 2019 Spring Summit, physician leaders like our CEO, Dr. Peter Angood, discuss the human element in health care, like compassion and human touch.

VTE is a significant cause of preventable harm, and prophylaxis for at-risk patients improves patient safety. Discover the impact on patient risk stratification for VTE resulting from a management guideline.

The operating room is a prime location for implementing Lean processes to reduce inefficiencies and improve patient safety. A timed delivery Kanban card system can lead to improvements.

In an excerpt from his book, Tweets, Likes, and Liabilities: Online and Electronic Risk to the Healthcare Professional, Michael Sacopulos discusses social media and HIPAA violations.

Dr. Aletha Maybank, the new equity chief officer of the American Medical Association, tells Kaiser Health News how good health goes beyond having a good doctor and insurance.

A Proposal To Make It Harder For Kids To Skip Vaccines Gives Powerful Voices Pause

Pediatric providers are uniquely positioned to address the escalating use of JUUL e-cigarettes, which have dramatically increased in popularity among teens and young adults.