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PAs in Oregon Can Soon Use 'Physician Associate' Title

New law to take effect in June; rebranding effort is years in the making

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Unraveling the MultiPlan Mystery; Charity Care Mismatch; FDA Panel Conflicts

This past week in healthcare investigations

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'Best Medical Schools' Rankings Delayed for Second Year in a Row

U.S. News has not provided an updated timetable for release

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Senator Scrutinizes Physician Staffing Firms and Their Private Equity Owners

Homeland Security Committee Chair asks for information on physician staffing and patient safety

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Attacks on Emergency Room Workers Prompt Debate Over Tougher Penalties

Lawmakers search for ways to deter violence

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Despite Pushback, Anti-DEI Congressman to Speak at Medical Meeting

ACEP maintains it values "a diverse and representative emergency physician workforce"

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Hospitals Cash In on a Private Equity-Backed Trend: Concierge Physician Care

Pricey membership fees for easier access to doctors becoming more common

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Genetic Test for Opioid Addiction Risk Should Be Withdrawn, Experts Tell FDA

Methodology behind AvertD DNA test questioned

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How to Safely Watch a Solar Eclipse

The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends glasses with a special ISO code

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New Allegations in Doc's Drano Poisoning Case; $535M Behavioral Health Verdict

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

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Senate Hearing Tackles Private Equity's Impact on Healthcare Amid Steward Saga

Senators propose legislation so PE cannot 'loot one business after another'

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Optum Physician Exodus; Cosmetic Surgery's Wild West; Surprise Health Plan Switches

This past week in healthcare investigations

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Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound Faces Supply Issues

Following weight-loss indication, patients struggle to obtain tirzepatide

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FDA Warning Letters Detail Controversy at Psychiatric Institute

Two letters - one to a psychiatrist - follow reports of a trial participant's suicide

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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

Chatbot Beat Doctors on Clinical Reasoning

GPT-4 earned higher clinical reasoning scores than residents and attendings

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MedPod Today: IMGs Skip Residency? Butt Lift Gone Wrong; Medicine's Gender Gap

番茄社区 reporters offer further insights into these recently covered topics

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More Than 'Just a Pinch'? Patients Film Their Expressions Getting IUDs

Doctors note there aren't clear guidelines for managing pain or discomfort during IUD insertion

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AI's Speedy Kidney Discovery; AI Listens in Clinic; Generative AI Nurses

A monthly roundup of healthcare-focused AI news and research

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Industry Payments to Physicians Topped $12 Billion Over Nearly a Decade

More than half of eligible physicians received payments, most related to a marketed product

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Nurse Charged in Patient's Death; Doc's Poison Trial to Start; Fake PA Gets 5 Years

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

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Fauci: When Confronted With Misinformation, Stick to the Science

Former NIAID director advises public health students on navigating politically charged topics

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Physician Shortage Smaller Than Previously Expected, Report Shows

Still, continued investment in training new physicians is critical, AAMC says

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Docs Decry ICU Closure; Outpatient Facility Fees; Hospitals Eye Sports Centers

This past week in healthcare investigations

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Overdosing on Chemo: A Common Gene Test Could Save Hundreds of Lives Each Year

Treatment can be deadly for enzyme-deficient patients; NCCN doesn't call for preemptive testing

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Kate Middleton's Cancer: What to Know About 'Preventative' Chemotherapy

And what abdominal surgery could mean in the context of cancer

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Here's What to Look for During an Eclipse-Related Eye Visit

Full ocular exams are crucial, ophthalmologists say, even though solar retinopathy is untreatable

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Texas Medical Board Doesn't Specify Abortion Ban Exceptions in Proposed Rules

Critics call for further clarification around medical exceptions of Texas abortion ban

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What's Happening With This Year's 'Best Medical Schools' Rankings?

Changes have been plentiful after a bevy of top performers stopped participating

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Past U.S. Solar Eclipse Saw Rise in Deadly Traffic Crashes

There were more fatal crashes around the 2017 total eclipse than during comparable periods

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Telehealth Sites Promise Cure for 'Male Menopause' Despite FDA Ban on Off-Label Ads

Websites make big promises, experts urge caution

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More Interns Recognize Harassment Years After #MeToo

While sexual harassment rates are decreasing, more trainees are recognizing it, study finds

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'Foot Bath' Fraud; Doc's Wrongful Termination Suit; Nurse Overdosed Patients?

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

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Women Physicians Still Paid Less Despite Wealth of Research on Gender Pay Gap

There are more women physicians than ever, yet the gendered pay gap persists

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Another Miami Surgeon Faces Brazilian Butt Lift Complaints

Surgeon allegedly placed drains too deeply after liposuction, leading to hospitalization

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Physicians at Salem Hospital, Part of Mass General Brigham, Vote to Unionize

The effort is aimed at "giving physicians a voice again"

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Can You Buy Your Way Into Residency?

Some claim they were offered positions for $150K to $200K, and there's precedent

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Elon Musk's Ketamine Use

Musk says his prescription for the drug helps him get out of a "depressive mind state"

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Pro-Life Groups Want IVF Regulated; Private Equity Eyes Autism; Medicaid Takes Homes

This past week in healthcare investigations

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How Often Should Immunocompromised People Get a COVID Booster?

Experts say about every 6 months, but that should be individualized

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