Business of Medicine
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Inflation and health care: The prognosis for doctors
“Staff wages, as well as office equipment and medical supply costs, are increasing faster than insurance and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement...
Commentary
Roe v. Wade overturned: A family medicine resident reacts
The most socially and economically vulnerable will be most harmed by restricting access to abortions, a resident says.
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Docs reveal perils of giving medical advice to friends and family
“If you gave medical advice without having assessed them, you’re lacking the medical history, a physical exam, and you should not be giving advice...
From the Journals
Telemental health linked with improvements in key outcomes
“Telemedicine doesn’t address the national shortage of providers, but it definitely helps in underserved areas [and] rural areas,” said Dr. Haiden...
Feature
Doc releases song after racist massacre in Buffalo
Cardiologist-musician Cleveland Francis wrote and recorded a song to honor the victims as “a plea to the other side to recognize us as people.”
Latest News
Nevada sees increase in out-of-state abortion patients
Even before the Roe v. Wade ruling took place, Planned Parenthood saw higher numbers of patients as abortion bans took effect in Texas...
From the Journals
Access to certified stroke centers divided by race, income
Access to stroke-certified hospitals is less available in low-income and rural areas of the United States and in Black, racially segregated...
Opinion
Bored? Change the world or read a book
The mind that keeps working is a powerful tool, driving us forward in all walks of life.
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The toll of the unwanted pregnancy
“From a medical and a public health standpoint, these laws are unjust.”
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Physicians react: Compensation isn’t worth the hassles. What’s the solution?
A family physician lamented that he has “made less in the past 3 years, with more hassles and work” and he “can’t wait to retire next year.”
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How much health insurers pay for almost everything is about to go public
Health insurers and self-insured employers must post on websites just about every price they’ve negotiated with providers for health care services...