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Nearly 1 in 3 patients say email communication with providers improved their health

Researchers from Kaiser Permanente have published results from a 1,000-patient survey,  finding that one-third of patients who sent messages to their providers said it improved their health, led to less office phone calls, and reduced office visits.

Valeant Says CEO J. Michael Pearson Is on Medical Leave

Valeant CEO J. Michael Pearson is being treated for pneumonia and will be on medical leave for an indefinite period. In his absence, the company will be run by a three-man office of the chief executive.

North Shore-LIJ ends first nine months with higher margin

North Shore-LIJ Health System (NY) ends its third-quarter with $6.4 billion in revenue, up from last year’s $5.4 billion, but ended the quarter flat due to poor investment performance.



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  1. #kaiser

    We’re the emails encrypted? We all know that patients have an insatiable appetite to communicate with their doctors. I am shocked that they did not report much greater benefit.
    What did the doctors have to say about this, and were there imposters answering as if they were the doctor? The patients will not know who answered.







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