This article found that characteristics of organizations such as hospitals, group practices, and physician organizations can help foster a consistent systems model of physician professionalism.

This article found that more than 15 percent of U.S. hospitals have adopted at least a basic electronic health record (EHR), representing nearly 75 percent growth since 2008. Approximately two-thirds plan to apply for meaningful use before 2013. However, only 4.4 percent had implemented each of...

This article found that more than 15 percent of U.S. hospitals have adopted at least a basic electronic health record (EHR), representing nearly 75 percent growth since 2008. Approximately two-thirds plan to apply for meaningful use before 2013. However, only 4.4 percent had implemented each of...

This article presents data from a 2009 survey of 1,891 practicing physicians nationwide. The survey assessed how widely physicians endorse and follow the Charter on Medical Professionalism's principles on openness and honesty in physicians' communication with patients. Overall, approximately...

This article presents data from a 2009 survey of 1,891 practicing physicians nationwide. The survey assessed how widely physicians endorse and follow the Charter on Medical Professionalism's principles on openness and honesty in physicians' communication with patients. Overall, approximately...

This study explores perceptions of military careers, nursing careers and barriers, and incentives to pursue military nursing careers in all populations.

Using biennial national surveys, this article examines registered nurses' views of health policy, including their expectations of health reform. The authors found that strong clinical leadership, participation in developing an achievable vision of the future, and support for risks and innovation...

One in 10 physicians has no plans to adopt an electronic health record. These physicians were older; in small, isolated practices; and were not participating in other delivery system or payment reform efforts.

Notes that Florida's Medicaid managed care program continues to face many of the same issues as it has historically: demands of litigation diverted agency resources and slowed progress in enhancing oversight and education. The joint use of HMOs and PCCM components, combined with other issues,...