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US Hospitals Prone to Cyberattacks Like One That Impacted Patient Care at Ascension, Experts Say
Cyberattacks led to delays in lab results, medication errors, and other system issues that could have cost lives.
Managing Your Practice
Should You Offer Medical Credit Cards?
Traditionally, these cards were used to help cover procedures insurance didn't cover -- such as cosmetic procedures -- but over the years, they...
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Number of FPs, Procedures They Perform Dropping
The reasons are unclear but may represent a changing scope, more referrals, shifting tasks to mid-level providers, or a combination.
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ChatGPT Enhances Readability of Cancer Information for Patients
Before revision, the readability level was that of a university freshman; with ChatGPT revision, it improved to a high school freshman level.
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Surgeons Most Likely to Behave Unprofessionally: Study
“When things that are outside the control of the surgeon don’t go well that can lead to increased frustration and negative emotions, which will...
Commentary
DEA Training Mandate: 8 Hours of My Life I’d Like Back
Dr. Walton-Shirley describes changes needed to renew DEA licenses so that others who prescribe very few narcotics do not have to spend so much...
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AMA Wrestles With AI But Acts on Prior Authorization, Other Concerns
One resolution would establish “augmented intelligence” as the preferred term for AI, reflecting the desired role of these tools in supporting —...
Pearl of the Month
Listen to earn your patients’ trust
Fight misinformation by taking time to answer your patients’ questions.
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Vitamin D Test Inaccuracies Persist Despite Gains in Field: CDC
Some assays measure other compounds besides 25-hydroxyvitamin D, which can falsely elevate results of some blood samples.
From the Journals
Clear Coverage Preference for Humira Over Biosimilars Seen in Most Medicare Part D Plans
This narrow coverage limits the cost-saving potential of these biosimilar competitors, the authors of a new study said.
Commentary
Would Making Tuition Free Address the Primary Care Shortage?
While match data showed a slight increase in primary care, interest in primary care remains lower than many specialties.