Business of Medicine
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Breaking through a ‘cloud of silence’
“When you look after a doctor, you have to be a little suspicious that they may be covering up their suicidality,” said Dr. Michael F. Myers.
From the Journals
Unnecessary pelvic exams, Pap tests common in young women
Nineteen percent of young women, about 2.2 million, received a Pap test; the majority of these (72%) likely were unnecessary.
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Big practices outpace small ones in Medicare pay bonuses
Most physician practices earned a Medicare performance pay raise, but the raises are relatively small.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA targets flavored cartridge-based e-cigarettes, but says it is not a ‘ban’
E-cigarette companies that do not follow this guidance within 30 days risk FDA enforcement actions.
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Vermont tops America’s Health Rankings for 2019
Mississippi wins/loses its annual battle for the bottom with Louisiana.
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HealthCare.gov enrollment ends with unexpected extension
Trump administration brings stability to “what remains a failed experiment,” the CMS administrator said.
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Appropriations bill, now law, eliminates ACA taxes, raises tobacco age
The appropriations bill includes a number of other health-related provisions, including increasing the minimum age for purchasing tobacco to 21....
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Appeals court rules ACA’s individual mandate is unconstitutional
The Trump administration chose not to defend the ACA, but it does not seem entirely prepared for what might happen if the law is overturned.
News
HHS drug importation proposals aim to address high costs
Trump administration drops key health care proposal on day of impeachment vote.
The Optimized Doctor
Wellness vacations
When I made peace with the reality that I couldn’t access EPIC or email, it was like a ringing in the ears had lifted.
Opinion
Being whole
Physicians have to struggle balancing the potential benefits of technology and medical intervention with compassion and knowing when to say enough...