USA Today, Qforma collaborate on doctor database
Posted by Simon Day on June 25, 2009 at 11:49 AM
Medical information firm and USA Today have collaborated to publish a
physician database called "Most Influential Doctors," Modern Medicine
reported Thursday. The database seeks to provide patients with
details on and access to "influential" doctors in specific fields
across the United States.
Around 6,000 doctors have been included in the first group for publication on the database. Initial categorization includes diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia specialists, with other diseases and conditions to be included quarterly.
Around 6,000 doctors have been included in the first group for publication on the database. Initial categorization includes diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia specialists, with other diseases and conditions to be included quarterly.
The database draws from a doctor's procedures, referrals and
prescribing records, USA Today reported last month. Other information
available include records of books and articles published by the
physicians, academic achievements and studies the doctors were involved
in.
The database gives patients a valuable resource when deciding on health care.
"I do feel strongly that this is a good tool to give people a place to start," says Qforma's CEO Kelly Myers.
The database gives patients a valuable resource when deciding on health care.
"I do feel strongly that this is a good tool to give people a place to start," says Qforma's CEO Kelly Myers.
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