This weekly blog series is a roundup of recent news items and developments that I found interesting and would like to share.
This is an important discussion of the pressing issues of long term care in the United States. Long Term Care Initiative Launch
Dr. Grumbach makes a point central to healthcare delivery restructuring in rich and poor countries alike. Family Doctors Who Do More, Save More
This is a summary of rural doctors’ testimony to Congress on the value of telemedicine for rural communities. Some states that need it most, like Texas, are restricting telemedicine providers. Hence the need for pressure on Congress to continue to provide support for telemedicine initiatives. The entire testimony is available on a link within. Rural Leaders Ask Senate to Continue Telehealth Spending
Study: ePrescribing Reduces Adverse Drug Related Events in Ambulatory Settings