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Opinion
The Myth of the Comprehensive 20-Minute Visit

We need to make more healthcare happen before and after the in-office appointment

Oct 21, 2024
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Opinion
Doctors, Not AI, Should Authorize Treatments

A new California law shows the way

Oct 18, 2024
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Doc Sues Over Spicy Dish; Disciplined for Doctor's Note; Ob/Gyn Attacked Near Office

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

Oct 17, 2024
Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.
Opinion
Want Electronic Reimbursement? That Will Cost You a 5% Fee.

Predatory insurance fees underscore need for physician payment reform

Oct 16, 2024
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Stop the Medicare Payment Cut and Pass a Permanent Fix, House Members Urge Leaders

The Medicare fee schedule is "inherently broken," says bipartisan letter from 233 members

Oct 15, 2024
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Opinion
Lessons for Medical Practices From Hurricane Milton

Emergency preparedness helps ensure patient and staff safety

Oct 15, 2024
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Billing for Patient Messages May Have Negative Consequences, Analysis Suggests

A survey showed that physicians and patients were concerned about the effects of such fees

Oct 14, 2024
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Opinion
AI: Could It Answer Patient Emails, or (Legitimately) Excuse You From Jury Duty?

Answering a jury summons gave me time to think about how artificial intelligence could help us

Oct 07, 2024
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Doctors Cut Back on Seeing Medicare Patients as Another Pay Cut Looms

Those still seeing Medicare patients struggle to stay in private practice

Oct 04, 2024
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Opinion
Flipping Panel Management on Its Head

Let's make it easier for our patients to get the preventive care they need

Sep 30, 2024
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Opinion
Healthcare Unionization Isn't the Only Option

In this changing workplace, managers and leaders can do better for their staff

Sep 25, 2024
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Opinion
Perfecting the On-Call System

Some patients clearly need emergency care, but maybe others could be triaged to primary care

Sep 23, 2024
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Coffee and Heart, Metabolic Risks; What Drives Doctors Away; Ozempic for $100?

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Sep 18, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Opinion
Immediate Test Result Access: The Good, the Bad, and the Complicated

Answering patients' questions and addressing their anxieties can be challenging

Sep 16, 2024
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