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Percentage of doctors who are Black barely changed in 120 years
A study also found a significant wage gap between Black and White physicians.
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Vaccinating homebound patients is an uphill battle
Learn about the many challenges doctors face to getting this vulnerable population inoculated.
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What COVID did to MD income in 2020
Many came out of it with only minor reductions in overall compensation, and some saw increases.
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Remote cardio visits expand access for underserved during COVID
In a cross-sectional study of more than 170,000 ambulatory cardiology visits, patients using remote visits were more likely to be Asian, Black, or...
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About one in five clinicians considers quitting because of pandemic
“There are a substantial number of employees and trainees who are experiencing major stress and work disruptions because of the pandemic.”
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Detroit cardiologists prevail in retaliation suit against Tenet
The hospital system giant must pay $10.6 million to two cardiologists it fired. A further appeal is possible.
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Cardiologist forks out $2M to resolve unnecessary testing claims
The settlement resolves allegations brought by two whistleblower lawsuits in Michigan; there was no determination of liability.
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Step therapy: Inside the fight against insurance companies and fail-first medicine
Doctors and nurses are leading the movement against insurance requirements that force patients to try medications other than the ones prescribed....
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We’re all vaccinated: Can we go back to the office (unmasked) now?
Are the CDC’s interim guidelines for fully vaccinated people the green light psychiatrists have been waiting for?
From the Journals
Is pediatric subspecialty training financially worth it?
"Most pediatric subspecialists don't experience a relative increase in compensation after training compared to a general pediatrician."
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Missed visits during pandemic cause ‘detrimental ripple effects’
ACP president says doctors are already seeing the consequences of postponing care.