No, Marburg Virus Isn't in COVID Shots: Users Debunk Vax Misinfo on X Community notes were accurate and cited mostly credible sources, researchers say Apr 24, 2024
Doc Fired After Genitalia Remarks; Baby Food Sugar Gap; Crisis Centers' Data Capture This past week in healthcare investigations Apr 24, 2024
Is There a Vaccine for H5N1 Influenza? And how quickly could it be deployed should it be needed? Apr 22, 2024
MedPod Deep Dive: More Problems With For-Profit Nursing Schools A special-edition podcast featuring Ƶ investigative reporting Apr 22, 2024 podcast
NEJM Begins Limiting Access for Certain News Organizations Outlets focused on physicians won't be able to review papers in advance of publication Apr 19, 2024
Doctors Strike at Detroit Hospital After Unionizing Last Year Emergency physicians, contracted through TeamHealth, have pointed to staffing, quality concerns Apr 19, 2024
As Bans Spread, Fluoride in Drinking Water Divides Communities Across the U.S. Many believe fluoride may be harmful despite evidence to the contrary Apr 18, 2024
Ortiz Victim Speaks Out; Collapsed Imaging Table Suit; Hospital Exec Embezzled $600K A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts Apr 18, 2024
Nepali Plaintiffs Double Down on 'Severe Harm' Caused by Invalidated USMLE Scores Updated complaint brings in U.S.-based plaintiff Apr 17, 2024
Could Francis Collins's Prostate Cancer Story Deter Men From Active Surveillance? Experts suggest his apparent situation is rare Apr 17, 2024
Doc Manipulated Organ Database? Hospital Board Targeted; Biotech Security Threat? This past week in healthcare investigations Apr 17, 2024
The California Saga: Why Some DOs Fear Combined Medical Boards Their main concern is that their scope of practice would be "trampled" Apr 16, 2024
Should DOs and MDs Have Separate Licensing Boards? They Still Do in 13 States West Virginia effort hits late obstacle; some DOs fear bias under a combined board Apr 16, 2024
Can Testosterone Aid Women's Menopausal Symptoms? Some physicians prescribe the hormone to women, while others call for more data Apr 16, 2024
Reports of Unauthorized Obamacare Plan-Switching and Sign-Ups Trigger Concern Policyholders end up in plans that don't include their doctors or medications they regularly take Apr 14, 2024
'I'm Dying, You're Not': Terminally Ill Ask More States for Physician-Assisted Death Debates on medical aid in dying bills are playing out in Kentucky, Delaware, Maryland, and Iowa Apr 12, 2024
MedPod Today: Anti-DEI Rep at Med Meeting; Private Equity Probe; Delayed Rankings Ƶ reporters offer further insights into these recently covered topics Apr 12, 2024 podcast
Are Hospital Websites Upfront About User Privacy and Data Sharing? New study finds many hospitals don't have privacy policies on their websites Apr 11, 2024
The Dark Side of AI in Mental Health High demand for AI training data may increase unethical practices in collecting patient data Apr 11, 2024
What Patients Should Know Before Agreeing to Psychedelic Therapy Obtaining informed consent for psychedelics poses special challenges for practitioners Apr 11, 2024
Doc's Murderer Imprisoned; Butt Injection Arrest; Free Botox for Sex A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts Apr 11, 2024
SPAC Activity Should Be Monitored Amid Corporatization of Healthcare SPACs offer a new way for private healthcare companies to go public Apr 10, 2024
Cass Review Finds Weak Evidence for Puberty Blockers, Hormones in Youth Gender Care Review leader Hilary Cass, MD, says medical treatment for gender is "built on shaky foundations" Apr 10, 2024
PAs in Oregon Can Soon Use 'Physician Associate' Title New law to take effect in June; rebranding effort is years in the making Apr 10, 2024
Unraveling the MultiPlan Mystery; Charity Care Mismatch; FDA Panel Conflicts This past week in healthcare investigations Apr 10, 2024
'Best Medical Schools' Rankings Delayed for Second Year in a Row U.S. News has not provided an updated timetable for release Apr 09, 2024
Senator Scrutinizes Physician Staffing Firms and Their Private Equity Owners Homeland Security Committee Chair asks for information on physician staffing and patient safety Apr 08, 2024
Attacks on Emergency Room Workers Prompt Debate Over Tougher Penalties Lawmakers search for ways to deter violence Apr 07, 2024
Despite Pushback, Anti-DEI Congressman to Speak at Medical Meeting ACEP maintains it values "a diverse and representative emergency physician workforce" Apr 05, 2024
Hospitals Cash In on a Private Equity-Backed Trend: Concierge Physician Care Pricey membership fees for easier access to doctors becoming more common Apr 05, 2024
Genetic Test for Opioid Addiction Risk Should Be Withdrawn, Experts Tell FDA Methodology behind AvertD DNA test questioned Apr 04, 2024
How to Safely Watch a Solar Eclipse The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends glasses with a special ISO code Apr 04, 2024
New Allegations in Doc's Drano Poisoning Case; $535M Behavioral Health Verdict A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts Apr 04, 2024
Senate Hearing Tackles Private Equity's Impact on Healthcare Amid Steward Saga Senators propose legislation so PE cannot 'loot one business after another' Apr 03, 2024
Optum Physician Exodus; Cosmetic Surgery's Wild West; Surprise Health Plan Switches This past week in healthcare investigations Apr 03, 2024
Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound Faces Supply Issues Following weight-loss indication, patients struggle to obtain tirzepatide Apr 02, 2024
FDA Warning Letters Detail Controversy at Psychiatric Institute Two letters - one to a psychiatrist - follow reports of a trial participant's suicide Apr 02, 2024
HHS Cracks Down on Care Facilities for Failure to Turn Over Medical Records Office for Civil Rights fines two facilities that stalled on giving access for more than 100 days Apr 02, 2024
Chatbot Beat Doctors on Clinical Reasoning GPT-4 earned higher clinical reasoning scores than residents and attendings Apr 01, 2024
MedPod Today: IMGs Skip Residency? Butt Lift Gone Wrong; Medicine's Gender Gap Ƶ reporters offer further insights into these recently covered topics Mar 29, 2024 podcast