Tag: electronic health records
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Bridging the Knowledge-to-Practice Gap: Oral Microbiome Counseling in Saudi Arabian Dentistry
Understanding the Knowledge-to-Practice Gap in Oral Microbiome Counseling The oral microbiome—comprising bacteria, fungi, viruses, and archaea—significantly affects both oral and systemic health. A new mixed-methods study of 286 dental practitioners across Saudi Arabia reveals a persistent gap between knowledge and clinical practice when it comes to counseling patients about the microbiome. Despite moderate-to-high objective knowledge…
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National EHR Coverage in Pacific Island Countries: An Environmental Scan
Introduction National electronic health records (EHRs) are widely seen as engines for stronger health systems, enabling seamless data flow across primary, secondary, and tertiary care while informing policy and clinical decision-making. In the Pacific Island context, where populations are geographically dispersed and infrastructure can be uneven, achieving a national, scalable EHR is particularly challenging yet…
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National Electronic Health Record Coverage in Pacific Island Countries and Territories: An Environmental Scan
Overview: The state of national EHRs in Pacific Island Countries and Territories National electronic health records (EHRs) promise to improve care continuity, coordinate services across community, primary, secondary, and tertiary levels, and generate data to guide policy decisions. In the Pacific Island region, geographic dispersion, limited infrastructure, and workforce constraints present unique challenges for national…
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Health Insurance 2026: Costly Yet Useless Medical Practices
Introduction: Rising costs and stubborn waste Health insurance costs are forecast to rise again in 2026, with premiums climbing about 4.4% as the system grapples with mounting care expenses. To understand where the money goes, four Swiss physicians were asked to identify practices that inflate spending without delivering meaningful patient benefits. Their assessments point to…