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.
Feature
From Scrubs to Social Media: How Some Med Students Become Influencers
Med students discussed why and how frequently they post on social media.
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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.
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.”
Commentary
Low HPV Vaccination in the United States Is a Public Health ‘Failure’
For this vaccine, which is incredibly safe and incredibly effective, in this country, only 38.6% have received even a single dose.
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Doctors Are Seeking Professional Coaches More Often. Here’s Why
More and more doctors are using professional coaching to manage life in medicine. The coaches, also physicians, say it might be a cure for burnout...
From the Journals
Radiation Therapy Underused After Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy
Researchers compared outcomes and appropriate uses of radiation therapy among women with breast cancer who underwent breast-conserving surgery or...