Five medical practices that may soon be outdated

In a recent blog post, Sheridan Healthcare reflects on current medical practices that may be left behind.

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Editor’s Note: This blog post originally appeared on Sheridan Healthcare’s website.

With scientific advances and better health knowledge changing the health care industry almost daily, it’s sometimes worth reflecting on the policies and practices best left in the past. In the face of great systemic changes anticipated for 2017, a recent STAT article theorized about five industry activities that may soon become as outdated as hospital cigarette shops and cure-all bloodletting treatments. Click here to continue >>

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