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Will interchangeable insulin be more affordable in the U.S.?
The way that pricing is calculated in the United States is so complicated, with many players and a lack of transparency, makes it hard to know...
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I did peer review: I saw turf wars, ego, and unfairness
“Because of how opaque [the peer review process is], it immediately puts physicians on the defensive, and it doesn’t always succeed in what it’s...
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United Healthcare settles claims it violated mental health parity
The joint New York–federal investigation determined that United Healthcare reduced reimbursement rates for out-of-network mental health services...
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Politics or protection? What’s behind the push for boosters?
Two high-level FDA officials have abruptly resigned amid reports that they were angry that the Biden administration was making decisions that...
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Exercising to lose weight is not for every ‘body’
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Office-based pediatricians unprepared for emergencies
Simulation study found score of 57% for adherence to recommended emergency policies and protocols.
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Report urges complete residency overhaul
Overall, the report calls for increased standardization of how students are evaluated in medical school and how residency programs evaluate...
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Self-described ‘assassin,’ now doctor, indicted for 1M illegal opioid doses
Dr. Talbot refers to himself as “a former assassin,” “retired military commander,” and “leader of the Medellin Cartel’s New York operations at the...
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PA gets prison time for knowingly prescribing unneeded addictive drugs
The PA also admitted that in several instances he engaged in sexual, physical contact with female patients who were attempting to get...
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The secret I’ll take to my grave: Doc reveals
“Keeping a secret diminishes well-being,” Dr. Mason said. “It makes people feel socially distant. It lowers relationship satisfaction, and it...
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After five fatal overdoses, doctor sentenced for unlawful prescriptions; more