Business of Medicine
Feature
Politics or protection? What’s behind the push for boosters?
Two high-level FDA officials have abruptly resigned amid reports that they were angry that the Biden administration was making decisions that...
News
Exercising to lose weight is not for every ‘body’
Compensatory mechanisms will compensate, whether you like it or not.
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Report urges complete residency overhaul
Overall, the report calls for increased standardization of how students are evaluated in medical school and how residency programs evaluate...
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Self-described ‘assassin,’ now doctor, indicted for 1M illegal opioid doses
Dr. Talbot refers to himself as “a former assassin,” “retired military commander,” and “leader of the Medellin Cartel’s New York operations at the...
Feature
The secret I’ll take to my grave: Doc reveals
“Keeping a secret diminishes well-being,” Dr. Mason said. “It makes people feel socially distant. It lowers relationship satisfaction, and it...
Commentary
PAs can do more under new laws, coast to coast
There are misconceptions in the medical community regarding the PA profession’s legislative goals. These efforts are not aimed at replacing...
News
Medicinal liquor and edited mosquitoes
Plus, health system’s money gets “adult,” and desk users get “exercise.”
Opinion
The hateful patient
The hangover from a difficult patient encounter can linger for several appointments later or, worse, carryover to home.
Feature
Psychiatrists’ income, wealth gain ground despite COVID-19 challenges
Forty percent of psychiatrists reported a net worth of $1 million to $5 million this year - up from 38% last year.
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Pandemic demand for NPs soars, softens for primary care: Report
“NPs are coming into their own in a market that puts a premium on easy access to care and cost containment.”
Commentary
It’s time for all physicians to have a national medical license
Because physicians’ training requirements don’t vary from state to state, it makes sense. We must take national standardized exams to qualify.