Business of Medicine
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USMLE stuns again: Clinical skills test permanently ended
In May, cosponsors of the Step 2 CS said they would take 12-18 months to revamp it as COVID-19 upended the test after the pandemic put it on hold...
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Patient contact with primary care physicians declines in study
Experts describe possible drivers of decreased patient visits and contact.
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COVID-19 drives physician burnout for some specialties
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Biggest challenges practices faced from COVID last year: MGMA
The economic pain felt by practices has resulted in layoffs, furloughs, and/or reduced compensation for providers and staff.
From the Journals
PCPs play a small part in low-value care spending
Study indicates waste was widely distributed among specialties.
Commentary
Give women's mental health a seat at the health care table
Many psychiatrists-in-training are hungry for this knowledge, say Dr. Nicole Leistikow, Dr. Jennifer L. Payne, and Dr. Lauren M. Osborne.
Managing Your Practice
How do you answer patients’ emails?
Several groups, including the American Medical Informatics Association and the American Medical Association have proposed standards, but none have...
The Optimized Doctor
An introduction to Naikan
The word means introspection and the practice is one of self-reflection.
News
Physicians react: Doctors worry about patients reading their clinical notes
As part of the 21st Century Cures Act, patients will now have the right to see their medical notes.
Feature
Family Practice News celebrates 50 years
Look for articles, commentaries, and other special features highlighting the evolution of the specialty throughout 2021.
Conference Coverage
Disparities in child abuse evaluation arise from implicit bias
Since disparities in child abuse evaluation and reporting can harm care of all children, clinicians need to be aware of the impact of implicit...