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Higher Daily Buprenorphine Doses Help Manage OUD: AMA Recommends Policy Change
New data highlight that the dose size currently recommended by the FDA and insurance caps on doses are outdated and harmful.
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Medicare Will Speed Coverage of Some ‘Breakthrough’ Medical Devices
CMS has launched an effort to move up to 5 medical devices through payment decisions faster than usual.
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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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Millennial Clinicians Face Pay Disparities by Specialty, Other Factors
“Procedures are reimbursed too high, while very little value is placed on primary care.”
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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...
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An Rx for Burnout, Grief, and Illness: Dance
Studies find dance could reduce depression and improve emotional well-being better than any other type of exercise.
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Three Tips to Avoid Common Diagnostic Errors in Primary Care
Be humble, check again, and use the patient’s cooperation to avoid wrong diagnoses.
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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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Direct-to-Consumer Testing’s Expansion to Rheumatology Has Benefits but Potential Risks
Rheumatologists and lab specialists generally support consumers’ ability to access tests without a doctor’s order, but they remain aware of the...
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‘Shed the Lead’ and the Injuries. Should Cath Labs Go Lead-Free?
Cardiologists may experience injuries from long-term wear of lead aprons, but new technology means they can lose the gear.
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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.