Business of Medicine
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States move to curb insurers’ prior authorization requirements as federal reforms lag
Doctors and patients in several states would get some relief from burdensome prior authorization requirements if reform legislation becomes law....
Livin' on the MDedge
People still want their medical intelligence in human form
Plus: Finding humor in the temporal lobe and comparing reproductive inequality in mammals.
Hitting a Nerve
What would you do if ... ?
Being a doctor, and the desire to help others, becomes so ingrained into our personalities, and is such a central part of who we are, that it’s...
Opinion
Morning PT
Now more than ever, I feel we have to be physically fit to deal with a physicians’ day’s work.
Managing Your Practice
Evolve your website
Many potential patients are searching for your services online, so your website cannot be an afterthought.
Hitting a Nerve
A legacy of unfair admissions
The legacy system in medical schools should end for one simple reason: It’s not fair.
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Medical students gain momentum in effort to ban legacy admissions
Opponents of legacy admissions say it penalizes students from racial minorities and lower socioeconomic backgrounds, hampering a fair and...
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Five ways docs may qualify for discounts on medical malpractice premiums
Most states cap discounts at 25%, but some go as high as 70%.
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Part-time physician: Is it a viable career choice?
“Not only are more physicians seeking part-time roles than they were 10 years ago, but more large health care systems are also offering part time...
Hitting a Nerve
Nurses: The unsung heroes
In our current postpandemic world we’re facing a serious nursing shortage.
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Clinic responsible for misdiagnosing newborn’s meningitis, must pay millions
In a separate case, a Missouri doctor accused of incorrectly treating a woman’s embolism has been found not liable for her death.