<ѻýҕl>Health Insurance Claims for Sex Services Leads to Conspiracy Chargesѻýҕl> Fraud scheme traded fake chiropractic claims for kickbacks, sex Sep 23, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Norovirus Triples; Cashing in on Death; Phlebotomist Arrested for Sexual Assaultѻýҕl> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻýҕl staff Sep 23, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Physician Burnout Continues at Record Levels, One-Third Feel 'Hopeless'ѻýҕl> Stigma surrounding seeking care for mental health persists, survey shows Sep 19, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Appointment Wait Times Continue to Rise Amid Concerns of Physician Shortagesѻýҕl> New survey finds that wait times increased by 8% across four specialties since 2017 Sep 16, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Children's Hospital Accused of Sexual Abuse; AMA Joins Class-Action Against Cignaѻýҕl> A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts Sep 15, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Fired NP Sues CVS; $77M Wrongful Death Award; Fertility Doc's Fraud Payout Reducedѻýҕl> A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts Sep 08, 2022
<ѻýҕl>How to Save 5 Minutes in Evaluating Patients Post-COVIDѻýҕl> Some "simple" tests are simpler than others Sep 06, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Optum Acquires Houston-Based Physician Group for $2 Billionѻýҕl> Optum's network reported to make up over 5% of all U.S. physicians Sep 02, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Increased Health Spending When Private Equity Acquires Physician Practicesѻýҕl> Patient volume also increased, but whether patients are benefiting remains to be seen Sep 02, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Finding Humanity and Meaning in Medicineѻýҕl> Physician-engineer Bryant Lin, MD, on finding a human connection Aug 30, 2022 podcast
<ѻýҕl>How Can We Improve the Hospital Discharge Process?ѻýҕl> Right now, it's pretty much a mess. Let's make it a system that really works for our patients Aug 29, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Docs Likely to See Pay Raise From Private Insurers in 2023, Expert Saysѻýҕl> Payment negotiations "really are favoring the providers right now" Aug 25, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Kentucky Nurse Accused of Killing Elderly Patientѻýҕl> Eyvette Renee Hunter allegedly sedated 97-year-old against orders Aug 24, 2022
<ѻýҕl>PBM Specialty Pharmacy Requirement Hurting Patients, Specialists Sayѻýҕl> Hassles with prior authorization, delivery make it harder to dispense needed medications Aug 23, 2022
<ѻýҕl>And Now, Time for Round Two of COVIDѻýҕl> Yes, I've got it again! But is it possible that COVID will someday be part of normal life? Aug 22, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Unnecessary Outpatient Antibiotic Use Endangers Kidsѻýҕl> Health systems and payers can protect patients by encouraging responsible prescribing Aug 17, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Are Patients Safe Enough in Hospitals?ѻýҕl> Harlan Krumholz, MD, on why recent improvements in patient safety still aren't good enough Aug 12, 2022 video
<ѻýҕl>Primary Care Docs Need 27 Hours a Day to Do Their Best Workѻýҕl> Simulation study authors say that's "infeasible" and call for team-based care Aug 10, 2022
<ѻýҕl>How to Solve the Prevention Problem? Start With a Better Systemѻýҕl> Let's move beyond reminders to something that motivates patients to act Aug 08, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Rising Costs, Inflation Squeeze Physician Marginsѻýҕl> Two reports paint troubling financial picture, especially for physician-owned practices Aug 02, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Here's Where Private Equity Is Most Involved in Medicineѻýҕl> Report characterizes PE involvement by specialty, region Jul 28, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Ketamine via Telehealth: Psychiatrists Urge Cautionѻýҕl> One company markets at-home doses, but the science isn't settled and safety concerns remain Jul 28, 2022
<ѻýҕl>A Monkeypox Momentѻýҕl> Let's use the lessons we learned from COVID-19 to battle this new disease threat Jul 25, 2022
<ѻýҕl>The Claims Data Dilemma: 4 Things to Considerѻýҕl> Providers' need for global claims data remains an ongoing struggle Jul 23, 2022
<ѻýҕl>High Demand for Specialty Physicians Spurs Salary Bump: Reportѻýҕl> Orthopedic surgeons topped the list Jul 18, 2022
<ѻýҕl>These Are the Largest Physician Groups in Medicine Todayѻýҕl> Top group has nearly 12,000 doctors Jul 14, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Cognitive Dissonance in the Medical Professionѻýҕl> One factor that may be contributing to burnout Jun 28, 2022
<ѻýҕl>The Epidemic of 'Work Dread'ѻýҕl> To counter the feeling, choose to focus instead on the fulfilling parts of your work Jun 25, 2022
<ѻýҕl>11 Must-Haves for Healthcare Workersѻýҕl> The essential items that make your life easier Jun 24, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Welcome, New Interns, to the Wonderful World of Patient Careѻýҕl> Let's work on building a better system for our patients Jun 13, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Medicare Drug Price Negotiation in the Spotlight at AMA Annual Meetingѻýҕl> Amendment on international pricing draws controversy Jun 13, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Should Docs Get Paid for Time Spent on Prior Authorizations?ѻýҕl> AMA delegates were split on this question at a reference committee hearing Jun 12, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Gun Violence Is a Scourge That Must Be Dealt With, Says Outgoing AMA Presidentѻýҕl> It "cannot be our new normal," Gerald Harmon, MD, says at the House of Delegates meeting Jun 11, 2022
<ѻýҕl>To Bill or Not to Bill, That is the Questionѻýҕl> When should we charge patients for phone calls, or even for complex responses to emails? Jun 06, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Is Sleep Deprivation Driving the Burnout Crisis in Healthcare Workers?ѻýҕl> Panelists discuss fatigue as a mediator of occupational stress Jun 06, 2022
<ѻýҕl>European Docs See Smooth Post-COVID Future in Rheumatologyѻýҕl> Many long-term impacts inevitable, but EULAR attendees mostly optimistic Jun 02, 2022
<ѻýҕl>More RN Hours Linked With Better Sepsis Outcomesѻýҕl> Facility needs to have enough nurses on staff for such "complex care," researcher warns Jun 01, 2022
<ѻýҕl>COVID Increased Use of Telemedicine for Cancer Care, Though Not Equitablyѻýҕl> Black, uninsured, non-urban patients less likely to use these services May 26, 2022