Business of Medicine
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Who’s an Anesthesiologist? Turf War Sparks Trademark Dispute
Nursing group changes name from anesthetists to include anesthesiology, prompting ASA to file suit.
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.
Feature
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...
Feature
Patient Navigators in Rheumatology Set to Expand in Importance, Scope With New Medicare Codes
Rheumatology navigator programs vary in scope with different funding mechanisms. However, the prospect of getting paid by Medicare could open...
Commentary
Treating Family: Ethicist Discusses Whether It’s Appropriate
In the long run, the policy about not treating your family and friends makes sense.
Latest News
Are You Using the Correct Medication or a Look-Alike?
To mitigate this problem, healthcare providers should raise awareness among patients, family members, and caregivers about the issues caused by...
From the Journals
Cancer Risk: Are Pesticides the New Smoking?
A recent study evaluated cancer risks in the US population using a model that accounts for pesticide use and adjusts for various factors.
Commentary
Should There Be a Mandatory Retirement Age for Physicians?
How do we best measure, assess, and revalidate elderly physicians and surgeons?
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Expert Warns of Problems with Large Language Models in Dermatology
“LLMs “are not trained for accuracy; they are trained initially as a next-word predictor on large bodies of tech data.”
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When You and Your Malpractice Insurer Disagree on Your Case
A defense attorney assigned to represent you is paid by the insurance carrier, which may lead to conflict.
Conference Coverage
Will New Obesity Drugs Make Bariatric Surgery Obsolete?
“Efficacy of drugs is measured in weeks or months, whereas efficacy of surgery is measured in decades of durability.”