Practice Management
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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.
Opinion
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...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA OKs Subcutaneous Atezolizumab Formulation for Multiple Cancer Indications
The drug combo was the first programmed death–ligand 1 inhibitor to gain approval for subcutaneous administration.
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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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AI in Medicine Sparks Excitement, Concerns From Experts
AI could improve accuracy, reduce errors, or aid nonverbal patients, but also is not transparent and carries risks.