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AMA over a photo of the lobby of Hyatt Regency Chicago.

AMA Opposes Legacy Preferences in Med School Applications

Delegates persuade House members to acknowledge "discriminatory impact" of long-standing practice

AMA over a photo of the lobby of Hyatt Regency Chicago.

New AMA President Urges More Action on Substance Use Disorder, Mental Illness

Jesse Ehrenfeld is the association's first openly gay person in the job

The seal of the Texas Medical Board next to a photo of Mary Talley Bowden, MD.

Medical Board Files Complaint Against Mary Talley Bowden

Board alleges unprofessional conduct, violations of standard of care

An illustration of a physician holding a patient's hand with the text The Doctor's Art - A podcast on Meaning in Medicine

A Vision for the Future of Medicine

Michael Chiang, MD, describes the elegant intricacies of the human eye and what's next

A photo of a person using Google Bard on a laptop.

Bard vs ChatGPT for Medical Care: Truth and 'Truthiness'

Will new technology create mistrust?

A close up photo of a person selecting a laugh emoticon on their smartphone.

Doctors Use Emojis, Too

Hospitalists didn't often use emojis, but when they did, it wasn't considered inappropriate

AMA over a photo of the lobby of Hyatt Regency Chicago.

AMA Wrestles With Part B Drug Costs, Wheelchair Ramps, and Dementia Care

At the House of Delegates meeting, members debated on various topics

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Burnout Threatens Primary Care Workforce and Doctors' Mental Health

The problem requires a cultural change

AMA over a photo of the lobby of Hyatt Regency Chicago.

States Must Stop Criminalizing Medicine, AMA Delegates Say

"This is unacceptable...and it's time for us to push back"

A photo of striking healthcare workers holding up handmade signs.

A Manager's Perspective on Healthcare Unionization

Her response was not at all what I expected

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Mental Health Provider Disclosed Personal Patient Info in Google Reviews

New Jersey health center must pay HHS $30K, but HIPAA violations online are preventable

Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.

Foot Doc's Second Murder-for-Hire Accusation; Doc Accused of Drugging, Raping Women

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

INVESTIGATIVE ROUNDUP over an image of two people looking at computer screens.

VA Doc Fired; Brain Inflammation and Mental Health; In Debt and Cut Off From Care

This past week in healthcare investigations.

An illustration of a physician holding a patient's hand with the text The Doctor's Art - A podcast on Meaning in Medicine

Everyday Wonder in Medicine and Beyond

Dacher Keltner, PhD, on how having a sense of awe can transform your life

A photo of a mature woman reacting negatively to what she鈥檚 seeing on her laptop.

Is Getting Test Results Online Right Away a Good Idea? Yes, Patients Say

But more resources should be available to help them when the news is bad, one expert suggests

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Residency Application System Cuts Section on Hobbies and Interests

The change has prompted mixed reactions

A computer rendering of a female torso with the DIEP flap location highlighted.

How a Medical Recoding May Limit Cancer Patients鈥� Options for Breast Reconstruction

Many believe this would restrict women's options for surgery

A photo of mother playing with her infant son.

Why Can't I Be Both a Good Doctor and a Good Mother?

You don't have to put your parenting plans on hold

ASCO over a photo of McCormick place in Chicago, IL.

Pricey Drug Combo Boosts PFS in First-Line Advanced Ovarian Cancer

Questions about anti-PD-L1 contribution, cost, and access to durvalumab, bevacizumab, olaparib

A photo of a bombed out hospital in Kupiansk, Ukraine.

Inside the Fight Against Burnout Amid the Chaos of War in Ukraine

New training program helps healthcare providers in their struggle with burnout and trauma

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Fired COVID Whistleblower Doesn't Want to Settle His Case

Ming Lin, MD, says he wants an admission of wrongdoing instead of millions

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Video of ACOG Presenter Being Slapped Goes Viral

Audience member alleged panelist assaulted his wife years ago

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Dear Colleagues: You Don't Hate People

You're just stretched really thin

INVESTIGATIVE ROUNDUP over an image of two people looking at computer screens.

Dangerous Atherectomy Boom? Docs Pay to Avoid Punishment; Fake Part Inflated Prices

This past week in healthcare investigations.

A photo of Detroit Health Department workers at a mobile Covid testing site.

Addressing Burnout in an Invisible Part of the Health Workforce

PH-HERO program aims to battle stresses faced by state public health departments

An illustration of a physician holding a patient's hand with the text The Doctor's Art - A podcast on Meaning in Medicine

Why It's Hard to Put Patients First

Wendy Dean, MD, discusses moral injury and burnout in healthcare

A photo of a male physician with his hands up to defend himself.

We Shouldn't Carry the Full Weight of Responsibility for Our Own Workplace Safety

The government must do more to prevent violence against healthcare workers

A photo of a senior woman meeting with a female osteopathic physician.

Are Health Outcomes Any Different With MDs vs DOs?

Observational study suggests no important differences for patient mortality in the hospital

Why Are Female Doctors Sued Far Less Often Than Male Doctors?

Studies on differences in style of practice yield strong clues

A mockup of an Indiana medical license.

Medical Board Reprimands Indiana Doctor in Child Abortion Case

Caitlin Bernard, MD, said she wanted to share the real-world effects of state abortion bans

INVESTIGATIVE ROUNDUP over an image of two people looking at computer screens.

COVID Conspiracy Doc Dies; Doc Group Behind Anti-Trans Laws; Aiding Anti-Vax Group

This past week in healthcare investigations

An illustration of a physician holding a patient's hand with the text The Doctor's Art - A podcast on Meaning in Medicine

Leading Through Crisis at the WHO

Soumya Swaminathan, MD, discusses COVID misinformation and being the WHO's first chief scientist

APA over a photo of San Francisco鈥檚 Moscone Center.

Family Gun Culture May Play a Role in Teens' Risk of Firearm Suicide

Clinicians need to start conversations about gun access, researcher urges

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In a Reminder of AI's Limits, ChatGPT Fails Gastro Exam

Both versions of the AI model failed to achieve the 70% accuracy threshold to pass

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The Art of Leaving Medicine

Three tips for leaving your medical career behind and pursuing a new path

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How Can Primary Care Be Improved in the U.S.?

Making care more convenient, funneling more money to research will help, experts suggest

Plastic Surgeon Who Livestreamed Procedures on TikTok May Lose License

"Dr. Roxy" faced 11 lawsuits detailing severe complications from surgeries

A photo of Nathan Jones, MD, over a photo of a simulated Mars environment by NASA.

Doctor Readies for Year-Long Simulated Mars Mission

Nathan Jones, MD, says his work as a physician has prepared him for the challenge

A photo of the emergency entrance to Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, New Jersey

Nurses Protest Colleague's Firing, Other Mistreatment

Nine nurses were suspended and one was fired after delivering a petition to their manager

An illustration of a physician holding a patient's hand with the text The Doctor's Art - A podcast on Meaning in Medicine

Navigating My Father's Alzheimer's as a Doctor

Sandeep Jauhar, MD, PhD, on his career and wrestling with his father's dementia

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