'Don't Let Me Die in Pain,' My Patient Pleaded We must better manage the suffering of patients with a history of substance use disorder Jul 09, 2022
Tell Congress to 'SAVE' Us Write to your representatives and senators to help prevent violence against healthcare workers Jul 08, 2022
Pediatrician Axed for Advocating COVID Vax in Youngest Kids Lisa Gwynn, MD, removed from board of Florida public insurance provider for kids Jul 07, 2022
The Fatal Flaw in Hospital Price Transparency Rules There is too much room for interpretation in the definition of compliance Jul 02, 2022
'Would You Like to Keep This Pregnancy?' I Asked My 13-Year-Old Patient Having a choice can help end cycles of poverty among marginalized teen patients Jun 30, 2022
Is the 'Abortion Pill' Also Restricted by State Bans? "Arguably a state can't ban an FDA-approved drug," but access is dwindling Jun 30, 2022
After Roe, HHS Guidance Aims to Keep Health Information Secure There may be vulnerabilities in privacy laws around use of cell phones, tablets, period trackers Jun 30, 2022
Nurse in Missing Fentanyl Case Gets License Back; Abortion Ban Exceptions Useless? This past week in healthcare investigations Jun 29, 2022
Interactive Map: Abortion Bans and Penalties Here's where abortion bans have gone into effect and where doctors face prison time Jun 27, 2022
Academic Detailing: A Welcome Alternative to Pharma Marketing This form of drug detailing is relatively unknown, but that's about to change Jun 27, 2022
Should Young and Healthy Patients Take Paxlovid? The antiviral has not been shown to be valuable in this population Jun 26, 2022
It's Official: SCOTUS Strikes Down Roe v. Wade Opinion ends constitutional protection for abortion, returns rights to the states Jun 24, 2022
How Much Do Health Disparities Actually Cost? Analysis estimates disparities could cost U.S. healthcare system $1 trillion in 2040 Jun 23, 2022
Will CVS Health Be a Positive Disruptor to Primary Care? Complex incentives pose reasons to approach this new model with caution Jun 22, 2022
Report Shows Trump Administration Embraced Herd Immunity via Mass Infection The strategy likely contributed to many preventable deaths, report notes Jun 22, 2022
The U.S. Needs a National Public Health System, Experts Say Proposal calls for a lead organizer and $8 billion annually in new funding Jun 21, 2022
With 1 Month Until Launch of 988, Experts Wonder if States Are Ready Experts discuss federal guidance, integration of peers into workforce during a webinar Jun 17, 2022
AMA President-Elect Comes By His Profession Naturally As the child of a dentist and a psychologist, Jesse Ehrenfeld says he was "called" to medicine Jun 17, 2022
California Officials Push to Rein In Medical Disinformation Bill under debate may be tough to enforce; some say it restricts innovation Jun 15, 2022
Health Equity, Gun Violence Prevention Among Priorities for AMA's New President Jack Resneck, Jr., MD, talks about running "the race we're in" Jun 15, 2022
Harms of Cancer Blood Tests? FTC Healthcare Crackdown: More Smoke Than Fire? This past week in healthcare investigations Jun 15, 2022
Unmatched Physicians' Futures a Focus at the AMA Meeting Delegates debate allowing them to work in underserved areas with licensed physician supervision Jun 15, 2022
AMA Acknowledges Voting Is a Social Determinant of Health Gerrymandering has disenfranchised already vulnerable communities, delegates argue Jun 14, 2022
We're Not Out of the Pandemic Woods Yet The end of the COVID emergency phase may be nearing, but we must remain vigilant Jun 14, 2022
AMA Delegates Pass Resolution on Gun Violence The group also addressed use of BMI as a standard measure, protection of sexual assault victims Jun 14, 2022
AMA Annual Meeting Marred by Election Violation Charge President-elect candidate Willarda Edwards accused of vote-trading, denies any wrongdoing Jun 13, 2022
Med Students Call for Comprehensive Sex Ed in Schools at the AMA Meeting Making families responsible for sex education isn't working, say advocates of proposed policy Jun 13, 2022
Medicare Drug Price Negotiation in the Spotlight at AMA Annual Meeting Amendment on international pricing draws controversy Jun 13, 2022
Should Docs Get Paid for Time Spent on Prior Authorizations? AMA delegates were split on this question at a reference committee hearing Jun 12, 2022
Gun Violence Is a Scourge That Must Be Dealt With, Says Outgoing AMA President It "cannot be our new normal," Gerald Harmon, MD, says at the House of Delegates meeting Jun 11, 2022
Study: Not Sticking to Schedule Shouldn't Block PAP Machines for Kids With OSA Improvements did not hinge on children meeting a standard insurer's threshold of PAP adherence Jun 05, 2022
Surgeons Call for Action to Reduce Gun Violence Group has 13 recommendations for change, as "the deaths are just the tip of the iceberg" Jun 02, 2022
Anesthesiologist Group Says Hospitals Can Prevent Fatal Errors Like Vanderbilt's Feds said Vaught wasn't the only one who erred; hospital had four "immediate jeopardy" flaws Jun 02, 2022
My Experience Treating Victims of Mass Shootings Is No Longer Unique What a tragic thing to write Jun 01, 2022
Increased Public Assistance Tied to Better Cancer Survival in Black Patients Disparity in 5-year OS declined by more than 40% with each 10% boost in public welfare spending May 31, 2022
HHS Launches Office of Environmental Justice Will focus on environmental solutions to improve health of people in underserved communities May 31, 2022
Is U.S. 'Getting Its Money's Worth' When It Comes to Cancer Care? Cost/mortality benefit pales in comparison with other high-income countries, according to study May 31, 2022
