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Why Private Practice Will Always Survive

Medscape Medical News September 29, 2022

Although the majority of physicians are employed, many doctors are leaving employment to start a private practice. Seven physicians talk about why they chose private practice over employment.
Female Docs Rarely Earn Highest Drug, Device Payouts: Study

Medscape Medical News September 28, 2022
Will Insurers Drop Health, Life, and Disability Policies?

Medscape Business of Medicine October 8, 2018

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Turned Away From Urgent Care — And Toward a Big ED Bill

Kaiser Health News October 3, 2022
When Emails Withdrawing Manuscripts Start Repeating Themselves

Retraction Watch October 3, 2022
Docs May Be Disciplined for Spreading COVID Lies

Associated Press October 3, 2022
Physician Bias May Prevent Quality Care for Patients With Disabilities

Medscape Medical News October 3, 2022
Private Practice Pros; Unexplained Immunity; Cancer's Heavy Toll

3 Things to Know Today October 3, 2022
CMS Spent Billions on Meds Without Confirmed Benefits OIG Says

Medscape Medical News September 30, 2022
The Next Epidemic; New Dementia Prognosis Tool; Doctor Burnout

3 Things to Know Today September 30, 2022
Women and Drug Pay; Nondrug Pain Therapy; and Why Coffee Is Good

3 Things to Know Today September 29, 2022

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Reporter Finds a Simple, No-Cost Solution for Sleep Apnea

Kaiser Health News October 3, 2022
Losing and Preserving Dignity

MDedge September 28, 2022
How to Make the Best of Your Worst Reviews

Medscape Blogs September 23, 2022
5 Contract Red Flags Every Physician Should Know

Medscape Blogs September 7, 2022
Why Side Gigs Can Let You Say No to Overwork and Pay Cuts

Medscape Business of Medicine August 25, 2022
Dig Like an Archaeologist

MDedge August 22, 2022

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Eric J. Topol, MD Medscape Editor-in-Chief

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