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Should There Be a Mandatory Retirement Age for Physicians?
How do we best measure, assess, and revalidate elderly physicians and surgeons?
From the Journals
Rheumatology RCTs Have Lower Representation of Women as Authors
Women were found to be underrepresented as authors in randomized controlled trials published in rheumatology from 2009 to 2023.
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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.
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‘Reform School’ for Pharmacy Benefit Managers: How Might Legislation Help Patients?
Dr. Madelaine A. Feldman writes how pending federal legislation targeting PBMs might affect patients’ access to medications and also delink drug...
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AI-Powered Clinical Documentation Tool Reduces EHR Time for Clinicians
“Approximately half of clinicians using the AI-powered clinical documentation tool based on interest reported a positive outcome, potentially...
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Are Pharmacy Deserts Worsening Health Disparities?
“As high pharmacy desert density counties also have a lower PCP [primary care provider] density, patients residing in these regions face increased...
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UVA Defends Medical School Dean, Hospital CEO After Docs Call for Their Removal
UVA President Jim Ryan said in his own letter to medical school faculty that some of the accusations were about matters that had already been...
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The Silent Exodus: Are Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants Quiet Quitting?
PAs and NPs who are being overbooked with appointments and not receiving support, may be “quiet quitting.”
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Why More Doctors Are Joining Unions
As more physicians work for large medical groups or hospital systems, unions have become more popular.
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Wait, a Health Worker Surplus? Workforce Report Projects Big Surprises
New report predicts an influx of home health aides, registered nurses, and doctors, the latter in midwest states.
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.