Business of Medicine
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HHS Secretary resigns amid flight criticism
Tom Price, MD, resigned his post following scrutiny over his use of private charter planes at taxpayers’ expense.
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Proposed MACRA participation threshold gets mixed reviews
Some groups praised the expanded exemption threshold, while others said it would keep too many physicians out.
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ECHO rheumatology programs increase access, improve care
The University of Arizona is using the telemedicine-based ECHO model to train and provide support to primary care providers to treat rheumatic...
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Sen. Collins deals likely fatal blow to GOP’s health bill
Could this latest defeat push lawmakers toward bipartisan action on health care reform?
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After newest travel restrictions, Supreme Court defers hearing on old policy
The newest regulations would allow medical students already in the United States to finish their education.
From the Journals
Battling physician burnout delivers monetary benefits for health care organizations
Organizations can combat physician burnout, and the effort is worthwhile, as well as morally and ethically important.
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Residents getting unprecedented attention from employers
Survey shows that “the search for newly trained physicians is on the verge of becoming a feeding frenzy.”
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Docs, insurers condemn latest ‘repeal and replace’ plan
The GOP faces a tough road for passing the Graham-Cassidy proposal.
From the Journals
Smoking linked to increased psoriasis risk
South Korean study shows “positive correlation between the amount and/or duration of smoking and the occurrence of psoriasis.”
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CMS alerts physicians of payment reductions for PQRS noncompliance
Some doctors will see their payments reduced by 2%.
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How to give a talk
Preparation, brainstorming about content you want to cover, and choosing the right visuals are among the fundamentals to giving a good talk.