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Residents Unionizing: What Are the Benefits, the Downsides?
The debate continues over whether residents joining unions hurts or helps negotiations.
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Medicare Pay Bump Provision in Federal Bill Falls Short, Doc Groups Say
The proposed boost in Medicare reimbursements for 2024 would only ease, but not fully reverse a 3.4% cut.
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How These MDs Conquered Imposter Syndrome
Prioritize your mental health and treat yourself the way you would treat a friend.
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Hospital Mergers in 2024: Five Things to Know
The outlook for mergers and acquisitions of hospitals this year includes increased concern regarding HCP and patient impact.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA Removes Harmful Chemicals From Food Packaging
The “major source of dietary exposure to PFAS from food packaging” is being eliminated.
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Receiving Unfair Negative Patient Reviews Online? These Apps Pledge Relief
After negative online reviews, physicians can use apps to solicit positive reviews from patients, but the practice is not common.
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Judge Won’t Overturn Invalidated USMLE Scores
USMLE scores for a group of more than 800 Nepalese medical grads will not be restored, says judge.
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Communicating Bad News to Patients
Protocols can help guide physicians as they give patients and their families bad news.
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Patients Want the Facts Delivered in a Personal Story
Patients are less willing to accept explanations and recommendations if they feel misunderstood, judged, discriminated against, or rushed by the...
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Urologist Sues Health System Over Noncompete Clause
Pennsylvania physician files suit over noncompete agreement that bans working with another local practice.
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Nepali IMG Sues NBME for Invalidating USMLE Scores in Cheating Scandal
In the latest development in an ongoing NBME scandal, a graduate sued after her test scores were thrown out based on alleged cheating.