Business of Medicine
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Washington medical board charges doctor with spreading COVID misinformation
Doctors and professional organizations are trying to protect patients from any harm that results from mistruths spread by colleagues.
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Citing workplace violence, one-fourth of critical care workers are ready to quit
A new study finds that 25% of health care workers polled were willing to quit because of violence while at work.
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Feds charge 25 nursing school execs, staff in fake diploma scheme
The purchasers in the diploma scheme paid $10,000 to $15,000 for degrees and transcripts.
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Biden to end COVID emergencies in May
Doing so will have many effects, including the end of free vaccines and health services to fight the pandemic.
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Don’t cross the friends line with patients
A physician’s life can be lonely. So, when a patient invites you for coffee or a game of pickleball, do you accept?
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STS, new president apologize for predecessor’s speech amid Twitter backlash
A speech at the Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ annual meeting, delivered by its outgoing president, sparked outrage and dismay on social media and...
From the Journals
Medicare policy tweak on LVADs may reduce access to transplant
Advanced heart failure patients who receive an LVAD at a center without a transplant program may be less apt to receive a heart transplant.
From the Journals
High-deductible health plans detrimental for those with diabetes
Individuals forced to switch to high-deductible plans appear to ration care, leading to more hypo- and hyperglycemic events.
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A patient named ‘Settle’ decides to sue instead
His suit seeks not only compensatory damages and other relief but also punitive damages.
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Teamwork guides cardio-rheumatology clinics that care for unique patient population
Cardio-rheumatology programs are “the newest child” in a series of cardiology offshoots focusing on different populations, and such clinics aim to...
Commentary
Not all white coats are doctors: Why titles are important at the doctor’s office
“Patients need great quality care, and there are many different types of providers that can provide that care as part of the team.”