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Two years after UCNS switch to continuous certification, major frustrations remain
Pivots to new systems of recertification have been a particular flash point among physicians.
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Are docs getting fed up with hearing about burnout?
“I am not sure if physicians are tired of hearing about ‘burnout,’ but I do think that they want to hear about solutions that go beyond just...
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Legislative efforts continue to revamp laws governing PAs
In an OTP environment, each state would authorize PAs to be eligible for direct payment by all public and private insurers.
Hitting a Nerve
Downtime? Enjoy it
Learning to ride out the highs and lows that make up an average patient load is just another part of the job.
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Doc faces U.S. federal charges for hacking, ransomware
Dr. Zagala’s Thanos software allows users to create their own unique ransomware software for personal use or to rent to other cybercriminals.
Opinion
One weird trick to fight burnout
Why do some older workers recharge daily and carry on while many younger ones say the daily grind is burning them out?
Commentary
Student loan forgiveness plans exclude physicians
Further weakening forgiveness plans for physicians has been two caps proposed by the administration in recent days.
Feature
Why do clinical trials still underrepresent minority groups?
The FDA wants researchers conducting clinical trials to submit a plan on how they will diversify participant pools. While the effort to undo...
Conference Coverage
Advancing digital health care past pandemic-driven telemedicine
A panel discussion at a recent American Telemedicine Association conference zeroed in on the need to optimize digital health tools to meet...
Conference Coverage
Administrative hassle hacks: Strategies to curb physician stress
There’s no doubt work life is stressful for physicians, but experts speaking at the American Telemedicine Association conference say there are...
From the Journals
Spell it out: Writing out common medical terms boosts patient understanding, says study
Research published in JAMA Network Open shows that patients are more likely to understand their conditions when health care providers avoid...