Handling an impaired colleague; Race influences communication;

> Despite physicians' obligation to protect patients when they suspect a colleague is impaired, taking action is easier said than done in real-world practice. Physicians Practice blogger Ericka L. Adler provides a guide for what to do. Post

> Although every electronic medical record implementation is different, there are some tips that are crucial to success, agree those who've been there. To distill the top eight secrets, Software Advice blogger Katie Matlack spoke with representatives of three healthcare organizations where EMRs are in place. Post

> Massachusetts primary care physicians are preparing for a new global payment system that will encourage them to do more to keep patients healthy and avoid costly hospitalizations and specialist visits, The Boston Globe reported. Article (Subscription required)

> A patient's race influences the communication and body language displayed by African American physicians, according to a University of South Carolina press release. Press release

And Finally... Too kool for shcool. Article