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MedAI Roundup over a computer rendering of a brain-shaped microprocessor.

<乌鸦传媒>First Dual MD/AI Degree; Mayo's Chief AI Officer; ChatGPT Citations Pass 1K

A monthly roundup of AI innovation and research in healthcare

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<乌鸦传媒>Obamacare Makes Surprise Cameo in Second GOP Debate

Fentanyl crisis, transgender care, and abortion also got some air time

Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.

<乌鸦传媒>Doc Accuses Neighbor of Hosing Him Down; LGBTQ-Serving Doc Accused of Sexual Assault

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

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<乌鸦传媒>Report: Persistence of Gender Inequalities in Cancer Care, and a Call to Action

Premature deaths, lack of access to services, leadership inequalities highlighted

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<乌鸦传媒>COVID Vax Appointment Cancelled? New Shot Rollout Faces Challenges

Insurance approval delays, slower than ideal supply chain contributing to rocky vaccine rollout

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<乌鸦传媒>States Face Challenges With Medicaid and CHIP 'Redeterminations'

CMS officials flag problem with states' auto-renewal systems

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<乌鸦传媒>Spine Surgery Cover-Up? Legal Threats Chill Misinfo Research; The Longevity Industry

This past week in healthcare investigations

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<乌鸦传媒>Doctor or DNP: Who Is Really Providing Care?

Stronger "title protection" legislation can offer patients greater transparency

<乌鸦传媒>Who Really Needs a Yearly COVID Booster?

"We will have the biggest impact by focusing on high-risk groups," Paul Offit says

<乌鸦传媒>FTC Sues Anesthesia Group and Its Private Equity Backers

Companies accused of extracting "monopoly profits" while growing "monopoly power"

A photo of an exit sign on the ceiling of a hospital.

<乌鸦传媒>Inmates Escape From Hospitals in Recent Spree

With inmates going to a less secure place, opportunities to escape are increased, expert says

A photo of a female physician receiving an envelope of cash from a man.

<乌鸦传媒>Doctors Should Stay Away From 'Grateful Patient' Fundraising

Physicians should never be asked to solicit donations from patients, ACP position paper warns

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<乌鸦传媒>Two Large Medical Groups Shun Medicare Advantage Plans

San Diego doctor groups latest to withdraw, citing low pay, prior authorization problems

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<乌鸦传媒>White House Opens Gun Violence Prevention Office

"We have to act, and we have to act now," says President Biden

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<乌鸦传媒>The White House Cancer Moonshot Is a Dud

We're failing to take simple steps to reduce one of the biggest causes of cancer

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>NP Convicted; U.S. Plans to Ban Medical Debt From Credit Reports; NFL Doc Retiring

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Flawed Rules in No Surprises Act Hurt Doctors and Patients, Experts Say

Some practices are fighting to keep afloat, while patients are losing access to care

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<乌鸦传媒>Are Paxlovid and Lagevrio Equals?

Study shows similar mortality benefit for high-risk COVID patients, but evidence is up for debate

A screenshot of a Medicare Advantage television advertisement with Joe Namath.

<乌鸦传媒>Medicare Advantage Ads Should Look Different This Year

KFF examines past predatory ads as new CMS regulation goes into effect

Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.

<乌鸦传媒>PA's Murder Trial; Doc's Manslaughter Charge; Cardiologist's Kickback Settlement

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Suppressing Unwanted Thoughts; Choking on Cheese; Diet and Depression

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Doc Sues Over Vax Mandate; False Child Abuse Claims? FDA's Decongestant Delay

This past week in healthcare investigations

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<乌鸦传媒>Stopping Medical Misinformation Requires Early Detection

Help is needed from the medical community and the general public, says media watchdog CEO

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<乌鸦传媒>I Just Got Over COVID. Do I Need an Updated Shot?

And if I do, how long should I wait?

<乌鸦传媒>From Physician to Politician

Brian H. Williams discusses gun violence, bipartisan politics, and hitting the campaign trail

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<乌鸦传媒>Want Better Health Outcomes? Check Out What Other Countries Do

Countries who outperform the U.S. system have three things in common, expert says

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<乌鸦传媒>Medical Debt Is Killing Our Patients

Here's my legislative solution to put an end to this

A computer rendered collage of various fever chart lines, covid viruses, and a figure wearing a protective mask.

<乌鸦传媒>A Look at the Data Behind CDC's Updated COVID Vax Decision

Here are the highlights of the agency's extensive evidence review

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<乌鸦传媒>No 'Silver Bullet' for Generic Drug Shortage, House Members Told

A total of 301 drugs were in active shortage last year

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<乌鸦传媒>A 'SAD' Story: Patient Stuck With $176K Bill After Medicare Policy Switch

CMS abruptly decided patients can self-administer Stelara -- even those with Parkinson's

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<乌鸦传媒>Drug Companies, Allies Fight Back on Medicare Drug Price Negotiations

They argue that the government is using coercion while claiming sellers have options

Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.

<乌鸦传媒>Hospital CEO's 'Naked Art' Suit; Family Sues Over Dead Baby Images; Lost Tumor Suit

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

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<乌鸦传媒>What It Will Really Take to Restore Trust in the CDC

A singular narrative, consistency, and relatability are paramount

<乌鸦传媒>California Misinfo Law Is Destined for the Dustbin

Amendment repeals language, but licensing boards apparently had authority all along

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<乌鸦传媒>Child Abuse Doc Reassigned; Columbia Protected Predator Doc? Hospital Sued Employees

This past week in healthcare investigations

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<乌鸦传媒>CDC Advisors Support Updated COVID Shots for All

Committee members raised concerns that a more graded recommendation would contribute to inequity

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<乌鸦传媒>DEA Gets an Earful About Telehealth Prescribing of Controlled Substances

Proposed in-person visit requirements raises concern for psychiatry groups

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<乌鸦传媒>Rural Hospital Turns to GoFundMe to Stay Afloat

"Lives will be lost" if Pennsylvania facility closes, CEO says in crowdfunding campaign

<乌鸦传媒>How Vital Drug Shortages Happen

"Fundamentally, there's something broken in how the market works"

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<乌鸦传媒>Dear Congress: Take the Easy Win on Medicare

It's time for an alternative approach to the merit-based incentive payment system

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