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Why Residents Are Joining Unions in Droves
Residents are committed to fighting for their workplace rights — no matter how time-consuming or difficult its has been.
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Surgical Center Wins $421 Million Verdict Against Blue Cross
Huge verdict for surgery center could signal more leverage for out-of-network providers to determine insurance payments.
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Women Are Entering Higher-Paid MD Specialties at Higher Rates
It will take time for the dominance of women among medical students to translate into more representation in the physician workforce.
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‘Cancer Doesn’t Wait’: How Prior Authorization Harms Care
Despite the large tumor, nestled in a sensitive area, a Boston-based radiation oncologist could envision a bright future for her patient.
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A Few Rural Towns Are Bucking the Trend and Building New Hospitals
New full-service hospitals with inpatient beds are rare in rural America, where declining population has spurred decades of downsizing and...
For Residents
First Hike of Medicare Funding for Residencies in 25 Years Aims to Help Shortages
Residency program directors say a recent hike in Medicare funding will help reduce physician shortages and meet growing healthcare needs,...
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Beyond the Title: How PAs Handle the Burden of MD-Level Responsibilities
PAs recommend finding the right practice environment, understanding the culture, and what support is available.
From the Journals
Does Medicare Advantage Offer Higher-Value Chemotherapy?
Researchers conducted a cohort study to look at Medicare Advantage enrollment and treatment patterns for patients with cancer receiving...
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AACR Cancer Progress Report: Big Strides and Big Gaps
The report focused on strides made in cancer care, prevention, and early detection and highlighted areas where more research and attention are...
The Optimized Doctor
Doing the Best They Can
Remember you, the doctor, are good inside as is your discourteous patient, disaffected staff member, or sometimes mendacious teenager.
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FDA’s Stricter Regulation of Lab-Developed Tests Faces Lawsuits and Lingering Concerns
Clinical laboratory lobbying groups are suing the FDA over its plans to more strictly regulate lab-developed tests. For now, physicians should see...