Business of Medicine
Feature
Doc groups pushing back on Part B drug reimbursement proposal
Medical societies decry proposal of mandatory participation in the so-called International Pricing Index model, among other concerns.
From the Journals
Spending on medical marketing increased by $12.2 billion over the last 2 decades
“Although marketing expanded over the 2 decades, regulatory oversight remained relatively limited,” according to the authors.
Daily News Podcast
Prenatal valproate and ADHD
The role that mothers play in the link between depression and fathers and daughters.
Daily News Podcast
Cerebral small vessel and cognitive impairment
Flu season intensifies in the last week of 2018.
Postcall Podcast
Raymond Barfield Part I
After nearly walking away, this Duke physician is back and taking on burnout.
Feature
HIPAA compliance: Three cases to learn from
Security experts say physicians can learn from three 2018 HIPAA penalties by the Office for Civil Rights.
News
Putting up with abusive patients? That’s not for me.
Daily News Podcast
EHRs and Burnout
Differences in gut bacteria can distinguish IBD from IBS.
From the Journals
Rheumatologists see little value in MOC
The most positive aspect of MOC reported in a survey is staying current with new knowledge via its Continuing Medical Education requirements.
Opinion
Martin Buber, deep learning, and the still soft voice beyond the screen
While some older physicians have expressed a yearning for the comfort of paper charts, most of us have come to embrace the benefits of the...
From the Journals
EHR stress linked to burnout
Almost two-thirds of respondents “agreed” or “strongly agreed” that EHRs add to the frustration of their day.