Practice Management
Commentary
The Wellness Industry: Financially Toxic, Says Ethicist
The money coming out of people’s pockets for wellness products could be used for the payment of things that we know work.
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More Than the Paycheck: Top Non-Salary Perks for Doctors
Incentives like CME budget, loan repayment, paid time for research or projects draw doctors more than salary alone.
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Seated Doctors Better Satisfy Patients, Communication
Sitting rather than standing during patient consults can lead to better satisfaction and communication.
From the Journals
Cancer Cases, Deaths in Men Predicted to Surge by 2050
Researchers analyzed data from the 2022 Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN), which provides national-level estimates for cancer cases and deaths...
Feature
From Scrubs to Social Media: How Some Med Students Become Influencers
Med students discussed why and how frequently they post on social media.
Feature
Patient Navigators for Serious Illnesses Can Now Bill Under New Medicare Codes
New Medicare codes will enable physicians to hire navigators to help patients manage serious illnesses such as cancer and heart failure.
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No Surprises Act: Private Equity Scores Big in Arbitrations
Private equity–owned organizations are forcefully challenging insurers about payments for certain kinds of out-of-network care.
Feature
Could Baseline MRIs Reshape Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment?
Investigators analyzed data from men with prostate cancer who had MRI within 6 months before or after their initial biopsy.
Commentary
Cancer Treatment 101: A Primer for Non-Oncologists
Doctor explains why he thinks time of diagnosis is the best time for molecular testing of a new malignant tumor.
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Physicians Lament Over Reliance on Relative Value Units: Survey
“The current RVU system encourages unnecessary procedures, hurting patients.”
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Do New Blood Tests for Cancer Meet the Right Standards?
These tests have not met the strict criteria typically required for traditional cancer screening tests.