Business of Medicine
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NP-PA turf fights: Where the relationship can improve
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts a...
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Docs struggle to keep up with the flood of new medical knowledge. Here’s advice
The sheer number of new studies may even force some doctors to retreat from areas where they have not kept up, according to a physician professor...
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Empathy meltdown? Why burnout busts your empathy levels
"Generally, physicians who are burned out struggle with empathy since it's exactly what they're missing for themselves."
From the Journals
Swallow this: Tiny tech tracks your gut in real time
Part of what makes gastrointestinal troubles so frustrating are the invasive and uncomfortable tests one must endure for diagnosis.
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Lilly cuts insulin price by 70%, caps out-of-pocket cost
As of May 1, nonbranded insulins will cost $25 a vial, and Lilly says it will immediately cap out-of-pocket costs at $35 per month.
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FDA declines approval for omecamtiv mecarbil in HFrEF
The Food and Drug Administration’s decision followed the consensus of its advisory committee.
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Too many screenings, too little time, not enough payment
Pediatricians want more support – time, money, training, adequately resourced mental health care – to carry out their expanded screening role.
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Physician pleads guilty to 52 counts in opioid scheme
The neuromuscular medicine specialist also admitted to ignoring patient requests to lower dosages and signs that patients were selling prescribed...
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Physicians and clinicians should be required to get flu shots: Ethicist
“I think flu vaccination is something that has already been shown to be useful and important.”
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Ninety-four women allege a Utah doctor sexually assaulted them. Here’s why a judge threw out their case
Stephanie Mateer felt disgusted and violated after going to the ob.gyn. Dr. David Broadbent for guidance about having sex for the first time.
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What’s holding back physicians from prescribing biosimilars? Four specialties weigh in
Physicians surveyed from four different specialties reported that they were generally comfortable prescribing biosimilars, but greater discounts...