Practice Management
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Plastic Surgeon to Pay $5 Million for Restriction of Negative Reviews, Directing Fake Reviews
Surgeon’s actions, including having staff post positive fake reviews, violated federal consumer fairness law, says ruling.
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A Doctor’s Guide to Relocation
Reach out for help, move early, and prioritize your mental health and well-being during the process.
From the Journals
Should Cancer Trial Eligibility Become More Inclusive?
A new study highlights the potential benefits of broadening eligibility criteria for clinical trials.
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Feds May End Hospital System’s Noncompete Contract for Part-Time Docs
NLRB issued a complaint against Mount Sinai Health System for contracts that request confidentiality, bar docs from poaching.
Feature
Time Warp: Fax Machines Still Common in Oncology Practice. Why?
Oncologists are among the many specialists across the country at the mercy of telecopiers.
Feature
Cancer Drug Shortages Continue in the US, Survey Finds
Not having enough of a significant spectrum of generic chemotherapies and supportive care medications is an ongoing issue, NCCN surveys suggest....
Practical Pearls
Two Techniques to Avoid Cyst Spray During Excision
Surgical removal of epidermoid cysts can result in “cyst spray,” posing a nuisance and risk to the surgeon, staff, and patients.
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CMS Announces End to Cyberattack Relief Program
Payments from the Accelerated and Advance Payment program will close for application in July.
Commentary
Is This Journal Legit? Predatory Publishers
Physicians discuss various publishing models, and what journal characteristics to look out for as predatory.
Feature
Oncology Mergers Are on the Rise. How Can Independent Practices Survive?
The number of community practices acquired by hospitals nearly tripled from 2010 to 2020, according to a report from COA.
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Medicare Advantage Plans Not Always Advantageous
Enrollees who switched from traditional Medicare to Medicare Advantage saw little savings and reduced accessibility of specialty care.