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Opinion
Dark Humor Allows Us to See the 'Light' in Medicine

But don't forget to speak softly and tread carefully

Nov 03, 2024
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Opinion
How Physicians Can Unionize and Strike With Compassion

It's important to consider the impact on patient care

Nov 02, 2024
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A Pregnant Teenager Died After Trying to Get Care in Three Visits to Texas ERs

This marks one of at least two women who died under the state abortion ban

Nov 02, 2024
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Staffing Firm Can't Pay Its Doctors

NES Health says a temporary revenue shortfall is to blame

Nov 01, 2024
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Texas Hospitals Must Now Ask Patients Whether They Are in the U.S. Legally

State will also track the cost of treating people without legal status

Nov 01, 2024
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MedPod Today: Upcoding Concerns; COVID Vax Recs; Med School Credit for Parenting

ѻý reporters offer further insights into these recently covered topics

Nov 01, 2024
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Opinion
Need a CMO? Fractional Health Executives Are a Win-Win

Both clinicians and start-ups benefit from part-time or consulting relationships

Nov 01, 2024
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Doc Harbored Undocumented Workers; Doc Gets Life in Prison for Sexual Assault

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

Oct 31, 2024
Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.
HCA Nurses Score Win Against AI; Docs Use ChatGPT in Clinic; New AI-Powered EHR

A monthly roundup of healthcare-focused AI news and research

Oct 31, 2024
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AI Colonoscopies: More Benign Lesion Removals, Potentially Higher Costs

At scale, the benefits of AI-assisted colonoscopy may not always outweigh the costs

Oct 31, 2024
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Six Networking Strategies for Introverted Healthcare Professionals

How to make connecting feel less daunting

Oct 31, 2024
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Miscarriage Arrest; MA Reaped Billions for Home Visits; Dirty Work of Care Denials

This past week in healthcare investigations

Oct 30, 2024
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Woman Dies Waiting 40 Hours for Care; NP's Sex Assault Arrest; Violence in Hospitals

Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff

Oct 30, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Lasting Effects of Racial Discrimination in Medical School

Discrimination tied to lack of personal, professional development fostered by institutions

Oct 29, 2024
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