Physician shortages have hobbled health care for decades -− and it could get worse
For decades, experts have warned of an impending decline in the physician workforce. Now, Americans across all regions, ...
I'm An ER Physician. Here Are 4 Types Of Pain I'd Never Ignore.
It’s better to be told nothing is wrong than to regret not seeing a medical professional sooner. Here's what you need to know ...
Medscape6d
The Physician Associate Advantage: A Vital Solution for Better Patient Care
The survey included a national sample of 999 physicians. It found that 86% of respondents, even those who do not work ...
Brown University7h
Physician and educator Dr. Patricia Poitevien named Brown’s vice president for campus life
Poitevien, a Warren Alpert Medical School leader who holds both a bachelor’s and medical degree from Brown as a graduate of ...
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Los Angeles physician group to pay $2.4M for role in false claims allegations
Renaissance Imaging Medical Associates, a Los Angeles-based radiology group, has agreed to pay $2.35 million to settle its ...
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Tuesday Headlines: Physician-assisted suicide, Simpson funeral, Auto repair delays
Montana lawmakers are expected to decide on a bill next week that would remove protections for doctors who prescribe ...
Doctor shortages have hobbled health care for decades—and the trend could be worsening
Americans are increasingly waiting weeks or even months to get an appointment to see a health care specialist.
Becker's Hospital Review1d
Physician Advisor Programs of the Future Call for Innovation and Flexible Support Models
Amidst inflation, rising costs of providing care, and staffing shortages, the role of Physician Advisors (PAs) is poised to become increasingly critical. That’s because Physician Advisors play a vital ...
Oregon sees slight decrease in physician-assisted deaths in 2024 despite rise in prescriptions
Oregon eliminated a residency requirement in 2023, and this year's figures may represent a "cooling of the heightened ...
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AHA opposes legislation allowing physician self-referrals, POH expansion
The AHA March 27 voiced opposition to the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (H.R. 2191), a bill that would ...
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Bipartisan bill would require physician involvement in prior authorization judgements
Rep. Mark Green, MD, a Republican from Tennessee, reintroduced a bill to Congress that would reform prior authorization requirements, The Hill reported March 27. “As a survivor of both colon and ...
Healio1d
Physician enthusiasm for AI on the rise; patients remain skeptical about responsible use
Physician enthusiasm about the role of AI in health care continues to increase, according to an AMA survey.However, a ...