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2024 18 Mar
Social needs and social determinants of health (SDOH) are significant factors influencing clinical outcomes, yet they are often under-documented in healthcare systems' electronic health records (EHRs). Currently, the majority of data regarding social needs and SDOH challenges within EHRs are captured as unstructured medical notes rather than structured...Read more
2024 18 Mar
Electronic health records (EHRs) have revolutionised physicians' daily work, yet concerns persist regarding their negative impact on patient safety, work-life balance, and burnout. Physicians spend a considerable portion of their time on EHR-related tasks, often exceeding the time spent directly with patients. Standardising EHR use measurement...Read more
2017 08 May
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital has announced a new policy on paid parental leave that is the most comprehensive of its kind among New York City hospitals and healthcare systems. The hospital said employees who are new parents will be entitled to two to six weeks of paid time off, extended leave for six months and continuation of benefits, in addition...Read more