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Burnout in medical profession higher among women, younger clinicians
A burned-out physician is most likely a young woman practicing in primary care.
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MOC opposition continues to gain momentum as ASH weighs in
“ASH continues to support the importance of lifelong learning for hematologists via a program that is evidence-based, relevant to one’s practice,...
Opinion
The future for the primary care physician?
I’m beginning to believe that the best role for the medical school–trained primary care specialist is someone who has a broad and deep...
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USPSTF should reconsider recommendation to lower mammogram age: Experts
The benefit is arguably small, while the harms appear quite significant.
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Florida nurse practitioner convicted in $200 million+ Medicare scheme
The case is part of an ongoing effort by federal prosecutors to target schemes alleged to have defrauded Medicare of billions of dollars in...
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Heart societies ready to split from ABIM over long-standing MOC disputes
“Cardiology is a distinct medical specialty, and physicians want and deserve a clinical competency and continuous certification program that is...
Opinion
More on using expired medications
The expiration date is a date, required by law, that the manufacturer can guarantee greater than 90% original potency of the medication.
Commentary
Laboratory testing: No doctor required?
Shouldn’t we allow people to get the tests they want, at least if they are willing to pay for it? Of course, it’s not quite that simple.
News
Nationwide hematologists shortage: What’s being done?
Efforts are underway to alleviate an acute shortage of U.S. physicians who’ve been trained to treat hemostasis, thrombosis and other blood...
News
Do doctors have a legal right to work from home because of health issues or disability?
“There is now a precedent and examples all over that working from home for some is a viable alternative to working in the hospital or a clinic.”...