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James Woodson, MD: Oct 31, 2017
A recent article published on USA Today's website interviewed the CEO of Leapfrog Group, which assigns grades to hospitals based on "medical errors,...
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James Woodson, MD: Oct 27, 2017
I've often been asked what the hardest problem is that we face in healthcare. I believe PATIENT CENTRIC healthcare as we practice it is a failed model. Clinicians focus on serving the patient only...
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James Woodson, MD: Sep 22, 2017
You chose this career. Why? Why did you go into public safety? Why did you go into healthcare? Why did you choose your specialty? There are a number of possible reasons: Money. Prestige. Honor. Love....
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James Woodson, MD: Sep 14, 2017
Is your job in healthcare to focus on and serve only the patient or is it also to serve others on the TEAM who are caring for the patient? Patient centric healthcare as we currently practice it is a...
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James Woodson, MD: Aug 18, 2017
Healthcare systems must continue to adopt mobile-friendly platforms to meet users' expectations and offer high-quality care. Many industries have overhauled their businesses to meet consumers’...
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James Woodson, MD: Aug 10, 2017
Researchers find a significant number of communication failures at hospitals. Could they be contributing to preventable patient deaths and disability? A study in Toronto found that over a two-month...
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James Woodson, MD: Aug 03, 2017
Physician collaboration is associated with fewer patient deaths, readmissions, and emergency room visits. A study of patients who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) found that when...
