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Trump's Health; Biden's Whereabouts; The Doctors Who Most Want to Leave Their Jobs

Health news and commentary gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

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When the CrowdStrike Global Outage Struck

We depend heavily on technology, but let's not forget about the humanity in healthcare

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This Medical Group Treats Only Homeless Patients 鈥� and Makes Money Doing It

Doctors, nurses, and social workers are testing a new business model

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First Impressions Count in Healthcare

By modifying our habits, we can improve the care experience for all

Global IT Outage Hobbles EHR Systems, Leaving Docs Scrambling

Surgeries, medical appointments canceled across the U.S. after bungled software update

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Nurse Survey Signals Improvements, Though Retention Still a Problem

Efforts to "recruit more nurses are akin to fueling a car with a leaking gas tank," one RN says

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MedPod Today: Administrative Harm; GOP-Backed Alternative to IVF? 'Zebra' Stories

麻豆传媒 reporters offer further insights into these recently covered topics

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These 'Zebra' Cases Were Cracked by People Other Than Doctors

Popular Reddit thread captures rare diagnoses made by patients, lab techs, first responders

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What the Trump Assassination Attempt Says About Gun Violence

Democrat, Republican, or other, physicians must discuss this as a public health issue

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Data Error Led to Heart Implant Mistake, Suit Claims; Doc's Defamation Suit Advances

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

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How Unionization Changed Surgery Residency Programs

Residents, program faculty, and staff discussed benefits and unintended consequences

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When Should Doctors Begin Collecting Social Security?

Managing this decision can impact your ability to achieve financial freedom

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Doctor Influenced Gender Care Bans; Cord Blood Banking Scam? Anti-Abortion Extremist

This past week in healthcare investigations

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Is a $2,000 Whole-Body MRI Worth It?

"You're going to end up finding a lot of incidental things," says one expert

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Rural Hospitals Built During Baby Boom Now Face Baby Bust

Hospitals struggle to keep staff and facilities as births dwindle

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Health Should Be a Bigger Focus at the GOP Convention Than It Will Be, Lawmaker Says

"I wish it was the centerpiece of everything we're talking about," says Rep. Rich McCormick, MD

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Devaluing Our Residents Is Not Without Consequences

Let's take better care of our young medical workforce

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What to Know About 'Microdosing' Psychedelics

Research is sparse and definitions aren't consistent, experts say

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This Ex-President Also Survived an Assassination Attempt on the Campaign Trail

In 1912, a former president was trying to get back into office when he was shot at close range

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The Hardest I've Cried

Notes from a physician fighting helplessness and misinformation

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What Can Be Done About Medical Debt?

Senators, witnesses mull solutions ranging from more competition to Medicare for All

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5 Doctor 麻豆传媒 With the Least Burnout in 2024

Plastic surgery and ophthalmology top the list

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Doc Shot By Police; Doc Spent Embezzled Funds on Doggy Daycare; Joyner Suit Update

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

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Doctors Work to Clarify New Audiology Scope-of-Practice Law in Maryland

Concern centers around provision allowing audiologists to perform "health screenings"

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The Physician and Social Media: 'To Be or Not to Be' On?

It's a platform for speaking out against systemic issues and workplace disruptors

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These Six 麻豆传媒 Have the Highest Rates of Burnout

Annual AMA survey shows declines for all specialties, but many still above 50%

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Dr. Oz Device Scrutinized; $50B for Fake Diagnoses; Crisis Pregnancy Center Funds

This past week in healthcare investigations

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New Name for Familiar Phenomenon: 'Administrative Harm'

Increasing scrutiny on the lack of accountability, evaluation of administrators

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CPT Code for Prior Authorization May Still Happen -- Eventually

Proposal would cover more than existing codes for limited situations

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Most Johns Hopkins Med Students Will Receive Free Tuition, Thanks to $1 Billion Gift

The gift also will increase financial aid at the university's nursing and public health schools

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Weight Stigma Is Bad Medicine

Physicians must work to break this cycle of bias

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Plastic Surgery Practice Accused of Posting Fake Reviews Must Pay $5 Million

Complaint accused Allure Esthetic and its owner of illegal business practices

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What I Learned When My Research Project Got 'Scooped'

This past week was probably the toughest of my research career

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Nurse's Death Under Investigation; Acquittal for Doc Accused of Killing Patients

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

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Fake Therapist Fooled Hundreds; Jail Doc Discipline; FDA Lobbying Workarounds

This past week in healthcare investigations

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The Rise of Employee Stock Ownership Plans in Healthcare

A new path for physician practice ownership

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Supreme Court Decision May Have Sweeping Effects on Healthcare, Experts Say

Chevron ruling curbs federal power, could upend drug approvals, Medicare drug price negotiation

Nurse Shows Kids How to 'Stop the Bleed'

Born of a nurse mom's concern about gun violence, program teaches kids life-saving skills

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Access to Pediatric Care Is Rapidly Eroding

The health of future generations is at stake

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The Concierge Catch: Better Access for a Few Patients Disrupts Care for Many

As PCPs convert to concierge medicine, patients who can't afford it need to find a new physician

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