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New Federal Rule for Prior Authorizations a ‘Major Win’ for Patients, Doctors
A long-awaited federal rule on prior authorization was hailed by physicians’ groups for streamlining burdensome procedures and forcing insurers to...
Opinion
Coffee, COVID, and the Universal Antimicrobial
Just because something seems promising in early studies doesn’t mean it will pan out.
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Panel Recommends Small Bump in 2025 Medicare Physician Pay
The MedPAC vote comes amid continuing uncertainty about how much the federal government will actually pay clinicians this year through the...
Feature
Why Do MDs Have Such a High Rate of Eating Disorders?
Researchers suggest genetic, biological, behavioral, psychological, and social factors associated with EDs are shared by successful physicians.
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Hospital Adverse Events Rise After Private Equity Acquisition
Notably, the incidence of surgical site infections increased from 10.8 per 10,000 hospitalizations before acquisition to 21.6 per 10,000...
Feature
Male Surgeons Linked With Higher Subsequent Healthcare Costs
Surgical costs are higher when surgery is performed by a male surgeon, according to data from 1 million patients.
Opinion
New Insights, New Standards: How 2023 Changed Care for Internists
Dr. Sarah Candler explores the year’s big developments in HIV, RSV, anxiety, and atrial fibrillation.
News
Doctors in 2 More States May Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness
Loan forgiveness has several qualifications.
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Doctors Win $7 Million Settlement in EEOC Forced Retirement Case
“This policy was put in place to enhance patient safety,” Scripps said.
Feature
10% of US physicians work for or under UnitedHealth. Is that a problem?
The company added 20,000 physicians in the last year alone, including a previously physician-owned multispecialty group...
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Supercharge your medical practice with ChatGPT: Here’s why you should upgrade
Imagine a well-informed and competent trainee working with you, ready to tackle tasks from handling patient inquiries to summarizing intricate...