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Rheumatologist Volunteers Make a Difference to Those in Need at Home and Overseas
Two rheumatologists give insights about the great rewards of rheumatology volunteer work while also providing insights on its challenges across...
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Ustekinumab’s ‘Egregious’ Medicare Part B and D Pricing Differences Led to Federal Intervention
OIG reports showed a spike in ustekinumab costs for patients in Medicare Part D. Experts said Inflation Reduction Act changes in Medicare drug...
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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.
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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.
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Why Tradwives Are Trending
Somehow, this romanticizing of women in old-fashioned homemaking roles, cooking, cleaning, and caring for children is trending in 2024.
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Physicians Lament Over Reliance on Relative Value Units: Survey
“The current RVU system encourages unnecessary procedures, hurting patients.”
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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...
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FTC Interim Report on Pharmacy Middlemen Is First Step of Many Needed in Addressing Drug Costs, Access
Madelaine Feldman, MD, has been a vocal PBM critic for years. She sees a recent FTC interim report as evidence of the need for congressional...