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Engaging Physicians in Quality Improvement: Strategies for Driving Practice Change

EvidenceCare

For example, real-time analytics can reveal when certain tests or procedures exceed local benchmarks. Real-time dashboards can also flag length of stay variance, prompting collaboration to streamline processes and free up capacity for higher-acuity admissions. Follow-Up for Durability Improvement fades without reinforcement.

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Primary care news round-up (10th July – 16th July 2025)

Practice Index

New support tested for fit note patients A £1.5 million project is to test an alternative approach to GPs issuing fit notes to patients, it has been announced. New evidence for care continuity Continuity of care with GPs is linked to reduced mortality and admissions to hospital, according to a new study.

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Friday Reflection 49: The Patients of 12 Reisman

Sensible Medicine

CT died about a week after admission. The neurology consultant recommended a lumbar infusion test to help make the diagnosis and to assess whether the patient would benefit from a ventricular shunt. As the intern, it was my responsibility to perform this test. I slept for the next 16 hours.

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Preparing for CERT Audits and Practicing Compliant Documentation

EvidenceCare

From understanding the audit requirements to implementing technology for streamlined admission documentation , this article offers actionable strategies to ensure hospitals are well-prepared for the rigorous evaluation process. Think of your documentation as the ironclad defense for your hospital admissions.

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Advice for Applicants: Moving from 2023 to 2024 [Episode 557]

Accepted Blog

Show Summary In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk , host Linda Abraham looks back at her predictions for the 2023/2024 application cycle and offers advice for current and future applicants. She reflects on her previous predictions, such as the increase in test options and waivers and the continued use of rankings in admissions.

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What You Need to Know to Apply to Medical School [Episode 561]

Accepted Blog

Show Summary Would you like to hear insight based on decades of experience, both advising applicants to a variety of healthcare programs and working in admissions offices for, again, many different healthcare programs? He discusses the admissions process for healthcare programs. Chuck, welcome to Admissions Straight Talk. [2:29]

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So, You Want to Become a Medical Assistant – But What Type?

WSMDA

This can be one of the more hands-on specialties because you will often be helping with cardiac stress tests, as well as preparing patients for tests such as EKG s and cardiac imaging. Being a medical assistant for an endocrinologist will involve helping with thyroid function tests and blood sugar testing/management.