• Q&A: Is your staff prepared to handle violent patients?

    May 24, 2013
    Daily Briefing

    In the last decade, there has been an increased focus on the treatment of individuals with behavioral health disorders as delivery and payment reform paves the way for more accessible, quality care options. We spoke with Ken Bukowski, VP of health care at AlliedBarton Security Services, to discuss emerging security strategies for managing behavioral health patients in the ED.

  • Weekend reads: A trip to the mall can be good for your health

    May 24, 2013
    Daily Briefing

    Can shopping improve your health? Would you rather lose a grand or gain 20 pounds? Is there an upside to aging? This and more in our reading list for the weekend.

  • Doctors offer 'survival tools' to avoid affiliations with hospitals

    May 24, 2013
    Daily Briefing

    Three Texas physician associations have joined forces to develop new care models and give doctors the "survival tools" they need to maintain "clinical and financial autonomy" and avoid affiliations with hospitals.

  • Congressman reprimanded for affairs with patients

    May 24, 2013
    Daily Briefing

    The Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners this week fined Rep. Scott DesJarlais (R-Tenn.)—a licensed physician—for having sexual relationships with patients, according to documents released Thursday.

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