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Califf plans work on opioids, accelerated approvals on return to FDA
In emphasizing the need for continued efforts to address risks of painkillers, Biden’s FDA nominee cites his relatives’ experience in getting 30-...
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Medicare insulin negotiations seen saving $17 billion
Democrats seek to bolster the chances of a law passing that addresses drug prices.
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More Americans skipping medical care because of cost, survey says
Even some of the country's highest-income households appear to be struggling with health care costs.
Opinion
Is it OK to just be satisfied?
It is possible to talk to a patient for a brief moment and just know if he or she is a satisficer or a maximizer.
Commentary
Physician gender pay gap isn’t news; health inequity is rampant
Making compensation formulas gender-blind is an important step – but it is only the first step, not the last.
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12 state boards have disciplined docs for COVID misinformation
“The staggering number of state medical boards that have seen an increase in COVID-19 disinformation complaints is a sign of how widespread the...
From the Journals
Bullying a ‘persistent, important’ problem for cardiology trainees
One-third of cardiologist trainees in the U.K. reported experiencing or witnessing bullying in the previous 4-week period in new survey, with the...
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AMA, hospital group sue federal government over surprise billing law
The rule’s approach to surprise billing would “all but ensure that hospitals, physicians, and other providers will routinely be undercompensated...
Commentary
Spam filter failure: Selling physician emails equals big $$
If this person is selling lists of email addresses of conference attendees, somebody within the conference structure must be providing them. How...
Opinion
Closing your practice
A paucity of good employees is just one of many reasons given by physicians who have decided to close up shop.
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Are physician-owned large groups better than flying solo?
Large physician-owned group practices are coming on strong as a popular form of practice. What are their advantages?