In a Viewpoint published in the March issue of JAMA, Dartmouth researchers question whether the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ use of financial penalties is the right tack for changing the behavior of hospitals.
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Geisel Rises in U.S. News Best Medical Schools Rankings to Top 20 in Primary Care
The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth has moved into the top 20 of medical schools nationally for primary care, climbing 13 spots to 18th in the 2015 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Medical Schools rankings. Geisel also moved up four spots to 34th in the Best Medical Schools for research ranking.
Bedroom TVs and Youth Obesity
New Dartmouth study suggests removing the TV from a child’s bedroom could help prevent excessive weight gain.
Ayo’s Essential Journey: “I Dream Big for Nigeria”
Growing up in Nigeria, Geisel School of Medicine student Ayobami “Ayo” Olufadeji learned firsthand what it means to live in a community without enough doctors—and he’s committed to changing that.
DISCOVERY Supercomputer Enables Big Data Analytics at Dartmouth
Dartmouth’s Institute for Quantitative Biomedical Sciences (iQBS), a program established to advance and support interdisciplinary education and research at Dartmouth College, has reached a major milestone in infrastructure development.
Matthew Friedman Steps Down as Executive Director of Center for PTSD
Renowned psychiatrist Matthew Friedman is stepping down as leader of the National Center for PTSD, which he has led since it was founded in 1989.
Geisel Applications Surge, Projected to be More than Triple the National Average
Applications to Geisel’s 2014 MD entering class are up 22% compared to last year. The medical school experienced an increase of 1,104 applications, pushing the total to 5,241 applications from prospective students this year.
Telemedicine Can Reduce Hospitalizations For Nursing Home Residents
Telemedicine used at nursing homes during hours when doctors are not typically present is a viable way to reduce avoidable hospitalizations, according to research published in February’s issue of Health Affairs.
Plunging for Health Equity
If your idea of fun is watching your friends and colleagues jump into icy water for a good cause on a mid-winter afternoon, you won’t want to miss Geisel’s second annual Polar Plunge, Friday, February 7, at Occom Pond.
There’s An App for That: Integrating Devices and Gadgets into Clinical Practice
Health apps for smartphones are nothing new. Now, health-care providers are increasingly using sophisticated technology-based medical applications to help patients manage chronic illnesses.