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Supreme Court declines to hear DACA case
The decision means the DACA program remains in effect until an appeals court rules on the issue.
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Deeply entrenched gender bias in academic medicine is treatable
TAMPA – Dr. Molly Carnes presented follow-up data corroborating that long-term changes are possible with intervention.
Conference Coverage
How to direct refer for GI endoscopy
MAUI, HAWAII – There is a right way and a wrong way to make a direct referral for GI endoscopy, says gastroenterologist Uma Mahadevan, MD.
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Evaluations of Medicaid experiments by states, CMS are weak, GAO says
“Demonstration programs have been used since the 1990s to advance policy agenda for whoever holds power in Washington and not designed to test an...
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Will Indiana Medicaid work requirements pass legal muster?
Indiana’s waiver requires certain Medicaid recipients to work or volunteer at least 20 hours a week to qualify for health care coverage.
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Cyberliability insurance: Should you purchase a policy?
Breaking and entering? Is it time for health care providers to buy cyberpolicies in case of expensive data breaches?
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Trump administration proposes rule to loosen curbs on short-term health plans
The plans could add more, lower-cost choices and could lead to broader provider networks than ACA plans in rural areas, according to the proposed...
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Allscripts’ charges for sending, refilling prescriptions
A company like Allscripts can charge doctors for services, but most doctors aren’t in a position to increase their prices, Dr. Allan M. Block says...
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Opioids a focus as HHS Secretary Azar defends White House budget proposal
Mr. Azar said that the budget proposal “brings a new level of commitment to fighting the crisis of opioid addiction.”
Law & Medicine
Consent and DNR orders
Where have the courts set the lines over the issue of consent surrounding decisions to withhold CPR?
Commentary
Impostor syndrome
Impostor syndrome is common and often occurs at moments of transition.