Business of Medicine
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FDA takes another swing at updating cigarette pack warnings
Advocates say adding new graphic warnings is long overdue, but another Big Tobacco legal challenge is possible.
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Social determinants of health gaining prominence
Training to recognize patients’ social determinants of health – factors such as income, living and working conditions, and access to healthy food...
Opinion
ALERT: Grandmother in the room!
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Doctors concerned about recent immigration changes
New Trump administration regulations will make it more difficult for immigrants to remain in the United States if they receive health care...
Managing Your Practice
Keep your staff current – and happy
Like you, staff members provide better care to patients when they know the latest findings and techniques.
From the Journals
Lancet joins movement to reject ‘manels’
The Lancet Group also issued a diversity pledge, aiming to include more women, people of color, and colleagues from lower- and middle-income...
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Medical societies urge action to reduce gun violence
Comprehensive criminal background checks for all firearm purchases, freedom to counsel patients are key asks.
Conference Coverage
Are your patients ready for the transition to adult care?
AUSTIN, TEX. – Effective transition handoffs are collaborative, with care plans built around what is likely to happen with the patient over time...
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The states of health care: Ranking the best and worst
Minnesota has more than 10,000 lakes to brag about, the results of a WalletHub analysis suggest.
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Burnout gets personal for 68% of physicians
Young primary care providers beware.
From the Journals
Professional coaching keeps doctors in the game
Mayo study looks at another technique to help doctors avoid burnout.