<ѻý>With 1 Month Until Launch of 988, Experts Wonder if States Are Readyѻý> Experts discuss federal guidance, integration of peers into workforce during a webinar Jun 17, 2022
<ѻý>AMA President-Elect Comes By His Profession Naturallyѻý> As the child of a dentist and a psychologist, Jesse Ehrenfeld says he was "called" to medicine Jun 17, 2022
<ѻý>California Officials Push to Rein In Medical Disinformationѻý> Bill under debate may be tough to enforce; some say it restricts innovation Jun 15, 2022
<ѻý>Health Equity, Gun Violence Prevention Among Priorities for AMA's New Presidentѻý> Jack Resneck, Jr., MD, talks about running "the race we're in" Jun 15, 2022
<ѻý>Harms of Cancer Blood Tests? FTC Healthcare Crackdown: More Smoke Than Fire?ѻý> This past week in healthcare investigations Jun 15, 2022
<ѻý>Unmatched Physicians' Futures a Focus at the AMA Meetingѻý> Delegates debate allowing them to work in underserved areas with licensed physician supervision Jun 15, 2022
<ѻý>AMA Acknowledges Voting Is a Social Determinant of Healthѻý> Gerrymandering has disenfranchised already vulnerable communities, delegates argue Jun 14, 2022
<ѻý>We're Not Out of the Pandemic Woods Yetѻý> The end of the COVID emergency phase may be nearing, but we must remain vigilant Jun 14, 2022
<ѻý>AMA Delegates Pass Resolution on Gun Violenceѻý> The group also addressed use of BMI as a standard measure, protection of sexual assault victims Jun 14, 2022
<ѻý>AMA Annual Meeting Marred by Election Violation Chargeѻý> President-elect candidate Willarda Edwards accused of vote-trading, denies any wrongdoing Jun 13, 2022
<ѻý>Med Students Call for Comprehensive Sex Ed in Schools at the AMA Meetingѻý> Making families responsible for sex education isn't working, say advocates of proposed policy Jun 13, 2022
<ѻý>Medicare Drug Price Negotiation in the Spotlight at AMA Annual Meetingѻý> Amendment on international pricing draws controversy Jun 13, 2022
<ѻý>Should Docs Get Paid for Time Spent on Prior Authorizations?ѻý> AMA delegates were split on this question at a reference committee hearing Jun 12, 2022
<ѻý>Gun Violence Is a Scourge That Must Be Dealt With, Says Outgoing AMA Presidentѻý> It "cannot be our new normal," Gerald Harmon, MD, says at the House of Delegates meeting Jun 11, 2022
<ѻý>Study: Not Sticking to Schedule Shouldn't Block PAP Machines for Kids With OSAѻý> Improvements did not hinge on children meeting a standard insurer's threshold of PAP adherence Jun 05, 2022
<ѻý>Surgeons Call for Action to Reduce Gun Violenceѻý> Group has 13 recommendations for change, as "the deaths are just the tip of the iceberg" Jun 02, 2022
<ѻý>Anesthesiologist Group Says Hospitals Can Prevent Fatal Errors Like Vanderbilt'sѻý> Feds said Vaught wasn't the only one who erred; hospital had four "immediate jeopardy" flaws Jun 02, 2022
<ѻý>My Experience Treating Victims of Mass Shootings Is No Longer Uniqueѻý> What a tragic thing to write Jun 01, 2022
<ѻý>Increased Public Assistance Tied to Better Cancer Survival in Black Patientsѻý> Disparity in 5-year OS declined by more than 40% with each 10% boost in public welfare spending May 31, 2022
<ѻý>HHS Launches Office of Environmental Justiceѻý> Will focus on environmental solutions to improve health of people in underserved communities May 31, 2022
<ѻý>Is U.S. 'Getting Its Money's Worth' When It Comes to Cancer Care?ѻý> Cost/mortality benefit pales in comparison with other high-income countries, according to study May 31, 2022
<ѻý>How Many More Must Die From Firearm Violence?ѻý> America must limit gun access and address social and economic drivers of these assaults May 26, 2022
<ѻý>Abbott Formula Plant Was 'Unacceptably Insanitary,' FDA Chief Tells Lawmakersѻý> Abbott official says the company is "deeply, deeply sorry" about the formula shortage May 26, 2022
<ѻý>Taxpayers Paid Twice for Healthcareѻý> Private insurers are profiting more than ever during the pandemic May 25, 2022
<ѻý>Bystander CPR More Likely in States Requiring Teen Trainingѻý> State laws linked with 12% higher rate of bystander CPR May 23, 2022
<ѻý>Video Misleads on Law Enforcement Fentanyl Overdose Riskѻý> NIOSH video used to support fentanyl threat to police, but experts say risk of harm is near-zero May 19, 2022
<ѻý>Misinformation Docs See Their Political Stars Riseѻý> Familiar names appear on speakers' lists for popular conservative rallies May 19, 2022
<ѻý>Should Doctors Worry About 'Nuremberg 2.0?'ѻý> It's a "completely misleading application of the concepts of the Nuremberg trials" May 19, 2022
<ѻý>Copay Assistance Programs, and Their Trackers, Stay in the Spotlightѻý> Doctor groups say "accumulator" and "maximizer" programs are harming patients May 17, 2022
<ѻý>One in Four Medicare Patients Harmed in Hospitals, Nearly Half Preventableѻý> CMS needs to do more to penalize facilities with avoidable adverse events, report says May 13, 2022
<ѻý>'I Have Never Felt Less Safe at Work'ѻý> Violence against healthcare workers is increasing -- it's time for a change May 11, 2022
<ѻý>New York Doc Tries to Take Down No Surprises Actѻý> But lawsuit to overturn the law is "really, really weak," legal expert says May 10, 2022
<ѻý>Restrictions on Mifepristone a Barrier to Miscarriage Care, Surveys Showѻý> Over a third of respondents do not prescribe the drug for early pregnancy loss, despite efficacy May 10, 2022
<ѻý>Insurers Need a Reason to Care About Obesityѻý> Better incentives can make healthy weight a top priority May 09, 2022
<ѻý>Why Doctors Should Be Aware of Microplastic Pollutionѻý> Environmental toxicologist Dick Vethaak: "You play an increasing and indispensable role in this" May 04, 2022 video
<ѻý>Social Determinants of Health: Measuring What Mattersѻý> The pandemic shed light on the importance of addressing health equity in a variety of ways Apr 29, 2022
<ѻý>FDA Proposes Ban on Menthol Cigarettesѻý> "Long-awaited action" should reduce youth smoking, health disparities Apr 28, 2022
<ѻý>The Pandemic Was Not the Culprit in Dr. Lorna Breen's Suicideѻý> "Treatment without consequences" could have saved her life Apr 25, 2022
<ѻý>While the World Makes Progress on Reproductive Rights, the U.S. Regressesѻý> Why is the U.S. failing to lead the way in securing and protecting abortion rights? Apr 24, 2022