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Mayo, Cleveland Clinics top latest U.S. News & World Report hospital rankings
With new ratings for myocardial infarction, stroke, hip fracture, and back surgery (spinal fusion), the report now ranks 17 procedures and...
News
Lucid abductions and Candy Crush addiction
Plus, coffee gets credit for heart health and a world leader gets hiccups.
Opinion
Artificial intelligence wish list
If we can blast a 70-year-old businessman into space on a private jet, surely you can invent an AI that gives us more time to spend with patients...
From the Journals
Bullying in academic medicine rife, underreported
“We found that bullies are commonly men and senior consultants, while more than half of their victims are women,” said Dr. Harriette G.C. Van...
Feature
Florida-based doctor arrested in Haiti president’s assassination
Public records show the man had more than a dozen businesses registered in Florida, including medical services.
Latest News
Contentious Alzheimer’s drug likely to get national coverage plan, CMS says
It will accept public comments about how Medicare should cover aducanumab through Aug. 11.
Latest News
Medicare proposes direct payments to PAs, telehealth expansion
Physician groups posted quick complaints about a proposed 3.75% reduction to the conversion factor because of budget neutrality requirements.
Feature
Most U.S. adults age 50+ report good health: Survey
Among the respondents, 41% said their health was very good or excellent.
Feature
Limited English proficiency linked with less health care in U.S.
The services that those with limited English skills are missing are “the types of care people need to lead a healthy life,” says the author of a...
News
Garlic cloves in the nose and beer dreams and pareidolia faces
Also, breast milk that’s not breast milk, and another reputation hit for garlic.
Commentary
What’s my number? Do I really need $10 million to retire from my medical practice?
If you look online, articles may recommend having a portfolio valued at $2 million, $5 million, and not uncommonly $10 million or more to retire...