Practice Management
Commentary
Treating Family: Ethicist Discusses Whether It’s Appropriate
In the long run, the policy about not treating your family and friends makes sense.
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Are You Using the Correct Medication or a Look-Alike?
To mitigate this problem, healthcare providers should raise awareness among patients, family members, and caregivers about the issues caused by...
From the Journals
Cancer Risk: Are Pesticides the New Smoking?
A recent study evaluated cancer risks in the US population using a model that accounts for pesticide use and adjusts for various factors.
Commentary
Should There Be a Mandatory Retirement Age for Physicians?
How do we best measure, assess, and revalidate elderly physicians and surgeons?
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When You and Your Malpractice Insurer Disagree on Your Case
A defense attorney assigned to represent you is paid by the insurance carrier, which may lead to conflict.
Opinion
‘Reform School’ for Pharmacy Benefit Managers: How Might Legislation Help Patients?
Dr. Madelaine A. Feldman writes how pending federal legislation targeting PBMs might affect patients’ access to medications and also delink drug...
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AI-Powered Clinical Documentation Tool Reduces EHR Time for Clinicians
“Approximately half of clinicians using the AI-powered clinical documentation tool based on interest reported a positive outcome, potentially...
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UVA Defends Medical School Dean, Hospital CEO After Docs Call for Their Removal
UVA President Jim Ryan said in his own letter to medical school faculty that some of the accusations were about matters that had already been...
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The Silent Exodus: Are Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants Quiet Quitting?
PAs and NPs who are being overbooked with appointments and not receiving support, may be “quiet quitting.”
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Why More Doctors Are Joining Unions
As more physicians work for large medical groups or hospital systems, unions have become more popular.
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Wait, a Health Worker Surplus? Workforce Report Projects Big Surprises
New report predicts an influx of home health aides, registered nurses, and doctors, the latter in midwest states.