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Did Prior Authorization Refusals Lead to This Patient's Death? Physicians are being forced to delay or deny patient treatments while fighting for authorization from insurers. This delay could endanger patients.
News, November 24, 2021
Anatomical Cookie Cutters Sweeten Medical Coffee Breaks Looking for a fun holiday treat for your team? Anatomically accurate cookie cutters might bring out smiles when you all gather for a coffee break or a holiday party.
News, November 23, 2021
Is Mindfulness Key to Helping Physicians With Mental Health? When the healthcare system fails to take the needs of its physicians into account, some turn inward to find relief.
News, November 15, 2021
Physician Funds White Coats for Alma Mater's Med Students Richard Wardrop III, MD, PhD, has given back to his medical community for years, as he regularly covers the cost of white coats for graduating medical students at Virginia Tech.
News, November 11, 2021
Long COVID: More Clues Coming, but No 'Aha' Moments Yet For many survivors of COVID, problems, sometimes severe, linger. Medicine is racing to catch up with the elusive diagnosis and treatment.
News, November 11, 2021
What to Do About Pandemic PTSD One psychiatrist's research is uncovering the vast sea of emotional challenges of pandemic practice.
News, November 11, 2021
'Apology' Laws for Malpractice: Deader Than a Dodo? State apology laws were once touted as the answer to lowering malpractice claims, but data show they're failing. Could a new spin on the statutes revive their usefulness?
News, November 10, 2021
Blue Whales and Broken Hearts: A Zoologist's Take on the Heart This Q&A with American Museum of Natural History zoologist Bill Schutt about his latest book, "Pump: A Natural History of the Heart," begins with the largest heart in the animal kingdom.
News, November 08, 2021
Supporting Tomorrow's Physicians Today Through Mentorship Black physician leaders offer advice for those in medical school seeking guidance and mentorship, and also how to be a mentor to the next generation.
News, November 08, 2021
Sip and Savor These Three Autumn-Inspired Cocktails Falling leaves and cool breezes call for cinnamon, apple cider, and a little something extra to warm you up.
News, November 04, 2021
Are Oncologists Any Better at Facing Their Own Mortality? Six oncology practitioners with cancer share their stories.
News, November 03, 2021
Resident Runs Three Marathons in Three Days, Sets World Record Jordan Tropf broke the world record for completing three marathons in 3 consecutive days, besting the previous effort by 40 minutes.
News, November 02, 2021
Pandemic Exacerbates Primary Care Practices' Financial Struggles Clinicians worry their practices will no longer be able to support telemedicine if prepandemic payment regulations are restored.
News, October 26, 2021
Forging a New Path: Hybrid Academic/Community Training Model 'At this point in my career, I could not be happier' says a young oncologist who developed a hybrid academic and community hematology-oncology training model.
News, October 26, 2021
What If Your Patient Refuses to Take Off Their Clothes? Many patients feel reluctant to undress for a medical examination. Here's how to set them at ease and get them on board.
News, October 20, 2021
New Landmines in Your Next (and Even Current) Employment Contract Physicians getting a new employment contract -- or even those asked to renegotiate their current contract -- may face some tough clauses. Here's what you need to watch out for.
News, October 13, 2021
How Albert Bandura's Doll Became His Albatross The recently passed psychologist is best known for his research into aggression, but it was his belief in resiliency and shaping a better world that is his true legacy.
Experts And Viewpoints, October 06, 2021
NIAMS Director Reflects on Mentors, Spotlights Research Projects In her first media interview, Dr Lindsey A. Criswell opens up about her mentors, discusses operational challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and highlights many NIAMS research projects underway.
News, October 01, 2021
MDs Doing Wrong-Site Surgery: Why Is It Still Happening? Wrong-site or wrong-patient surgery is rare, but those events add up. Are the current safeguards not enough?
News, September 29, 2021
AAOS Updates Guidelines for Nonoperative Knee OA Treatment The updated recommendations factor in research updates from the last 10 years.
News, September 28, 2021

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