Business of Medicine
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Bringing focus to the issue: Dr. Elizabeth Loder on gender in medicine
Sexual harassment, hurtful sex-based comments, gender-based barriers to career advancement – and salary – top the list.
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Court of Appeals to decide fate of Medicaid work requirements
The restrictive conditions in the Medicaid waivers would cause thousands of Medicaid enrollees to lose coverage, legal analysts say.
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#MyFirstNameIsDoctor: Why it matters, and what you can do
Putting a name to persistent and insidious gender bias helps address the problem, say female physicians.
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Changes to public charge rule blocked by courts
Courts have temporarily blocked a Trump administration rule that would make it more difficult for immigrants to remain in the United States if...
Latest News
Trump: No health insurance, no U.S. entry
Visa applicants must prove they can obtain health care coverage or show they can pay for medical costs under a new proclamation by the President...
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Appeals court to hear prescription drug privacy rights case
An appeals court will decide whether federal authorities can access a patient’s medical records through a statewide prescription drug monitoring...
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Judge rules for insurer in doctor’s allocation lawsuit
Case highlights the impact of allocation of responsibility in multiparty malpractice lawsuits.
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Hypoxia-related discoveries net Nobel Prize
A trio of physician scientists have won the Nobel Prize for their work, which has implications for the treatment of anemia, cancer, and other...
Conference Coverage
Malpractice risk: Focus on care, documentation
SAN DIEGO – “You don’t have to have a perfect performance, but you do have to gather relevant data,” said Dr. Phillip J. Resnick.
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Medical boards change or consider amending mental health-related licensing questions
Florida’s current medical licensing application may deter physicians from seeking care if they develop conditions such as depression, says Delicia...
Opinion
Labeling of medication warnings
Issuing timely warnings regarding medical products promotes patient safety, and the law appears to place the major onus on the manufacturer.