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COVID-19 Mental Health Hotline Now Available to Physicians

A new physician support hotline can help physicians navigate and address mental health challenges resulting from the pandemic.

Reducing the Demands of Patient Portal Messages

New research is examining strategies for primary care physicians to best manage new stressors associated with increased use of patient messaging portals.

Addressing Inefficiencies and Obstacles Related to EHR Use

Physicians identify key EHR design changes that would improve safety and productivity and reduce burnout.

ECRI Releases Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns for 2019

Diagnostic error, test follow-up, infection control and physician burnout top ECRI Institute’s 2019 list of “Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns for Healthcare Organizations.”

Physician Burnout and Depression May Lead to Medical Errors

A recent New York Times column reports on a growing body of research shows that physician burnout and depression are linked to medical errors and that nearly half of physicians experience burnout at some point.