The Efficient MD — Innovations for Health Care

Monday, July 7, 2008

What's New in Medical Economics

Sample patient record view from an image-based...Image via WikipediaFrom Medical Economics:
The new doctor-patient paradigm: shared decision making.

The medical micropractice.

Futile medical care.

Behavioral secrets of a successful medical practice.

Use of electronic health records is low.

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