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ECRI's Top 10 Health Technology Hazards: A Vital Resource for Healthcare Providers
We're excited to announce that ECRI's highly anticipated annual report—Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2025—is on the way and is launching early! This report is crucial for healthcare organiza...
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The da Vinci Surgical Robot and the Importance of Iterative Evidence Review
Medical technology is constantly evolving. As new medical devices are developed and existing devices are updated, clinical trials are conducted to confirm the technology is safe and provides the in...
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The Role of Primary Care Staff in Coordinating Care for Patients with Complex Medical Conditions
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 6 in 10 American adults have one chronic disease, such as heart, lung, or kidney disease; cancer; Alzheimer's disease; and diabetes, and...
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How to Improve Medication History and Reconciliation Processes in Ambulatory Care
Patients often have multiple providers involved in their care. According to a 2019 study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, 30% of older Americans can see at least five different doctors...
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Three Strategies for Primary Care Providers to Ease the Pediatric Mental Health Crisis
The mental health of children is currently in crisis. According to an investigation reported in 2021 in JAMA Pediatrics, one in four children globally is experiencing elevated depressive symptoms a...
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