'Foot Bath' Fraud; Doc's Wrongful Termination Suit; Nurse Overdosed Patients? A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts Mar 21, 2024
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 Mar 20, 2024
Another Miami Surgeon Faces Brazilian Butt Lift Complaints Surgeon allegedly placed drains too deeply after liposuction, leading to hospitalization Mar 20, 2024
Physicians at Salem Hospital, Part of Mass General Brigham, Vote to Unionize The effort is aimed at "giving physicians a voice again" Mar 20, 2024
Can You Buy Your Way Into Residency? Some claim they were offered positions for $150K to $200K, and there's precedent Mar 20, 2024
Elon Musk's Ketamine Use Musk says his prescription for the drug helps him get out of a "depressive mind state" Mar 20, 2024
Pro-Life Groups Want IVF Regulated; Private Equity Eyes Autism; Medicaid Takes Homes This past week in healthcare investigations Mar 20, 2024
How Often Should Immunocompromised People Get a COVID Booster? Experts say about every 6 months, but that should be individualized Mar 18, 2024
A New $16,000 Postpartum Depression Drug Is Here. How Will Insurers Handle It? Advocates worried over lack of coverage guidance Mar 17, 2024
Match Rates Stable as Applicants, Positions Reach All-Time Highs Pediatrics took a hit this year, while emergency medicine rebounded Mar 15, 2024 video
Is the U.S. Overcounting Maternal Deaths? New Study Stirs Controversy The CDC counters that the methods used in the new study "produce a substantial undercount" Mar 15, 2024
MedPod Today: AAMC Leaked Emails; 'Wild West' of Ketamine; MA Games the System reporters offer further insights on these recently covered topics Mar 15, 2024 podcast
FDA Tries to Close the Lid on Poop Transplant Company Fecal microbiota transplant business needs a BLA or IND to operate, agency says Mar 15, 2024
England's NHS Clinics No Longer Offering Puberty Blockers to Trans Youth Final policy will allow prescriptions only via clinical trials, or for existing patients Mar 14, 2024
Who Is at Risk of Caffeine Intoxication? People may not realize they may be consuming far more than the recommended daily amount Mar 14, 2024
RaDonda Vaught Says Some System Practices Contributed to Fatal Mistake During patient safety webinar, she advised clinicians to "slow down" to avoid deadly mistakes Mar 14, 2024
Physician Who Worked With Disciplined TikTok Doc Surrenders License Carlos Domingo, MD, worked alongside the plastic surgeon known as "Dr. Roxy" Mar 14, 2024
More States Cut Training Requirements for Some International Medical Graduates Alternative pathways to licensing for IMGs spreads beyond Tennessee Mar 14, 2024
Death After Brazilian Butt Lift; Wrong-Organ Surgery Suit; Holistic Doc Investigated A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts Mar 14, 2024
Pediatrics Taxed in This Year's Match With 249 Unfilled Positions Unfilled positions were spread across more than 60 pediatric residency programs Mar 13, 2024
Gender-Affirming Care Messages Leaked; Docs Doxxed for Oxy? HCQ Doc's Work Retracted This past week in healthcare investigations Mar 13, 2024
Beyond Kegels: Brittany Mahomes' Pelvic Floor Woes Post-Childbirth An ob/gyn and a pelvic floor physical therapist weigh in Mar 12, 2024
Public Health Experts Concerned About Rise in Measles Cases New cases across states put U.S. on pace to surpass last year's count Mar 12, 2024
Quest Alzheimer's Blood Test No Longer Marketed Directly to Patients Amyloid AD-Detect test not offered on Quest's consumer platform Mar 12, 2024
MedPAC Wrestles With How to Fix Deep Flaws in Medicare Advantage Quality Metrics Comparing MA plans with fee-for-service quality called "a hornet's nest" Mar 11, 2024
Most Physicians Down on Private Equity in Healthcare Just over 60% of survey respondents viewed private equity involvement in healthcare negatively Mar 11, 2024
Largest Independent Primary Care Network in the U.S. Accused of Medicare Fraud Whistleblower lawsuit alleges Aledade encouraged doctors to tack on suspect medical diagnoses Mar 10, 2024
Benzene Can Form in Acne Treatments, Lab Finds Benzoyl peroxide formulations can break down into the carcinogen Mar 07, 2024
Does Everyone Need to Exfoliate? Two dermatologists clarify the role of the skin barrier, risks, and benefits Mar 07, 2024
Leaked AAMC Emails Reveal Concern About ERAS Exodus What AAMC calls "fragmentation," critics call "competition" Mar 07, 2024
$40M Award for Stroke Patient; Doc Sentenced for Tax Evasion; Deadly ED Delay Suit A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts Mar 07, 2024
Clinicians at Telehealth Company File to Unionize Union head said it was "only a matter of time" before telehealth providers organized Mar 06, 2024
Beyond the Pits: Is Whole-Body Deodorant Safe? A dermatologist and a toxicologist weigh in on the rise of whole-body deodorants Mar 06, 2024
What It's Like to Be an Expert Witness; Docs Fight Contracts; Syphilis Drug Shortage This past week in healthcare investigations Mar 06, 2024
Joey Graziadei's 'Yellow Eyes' Due to Gilbert Syndrome Current contestant on 'The Bachelor' was diagnosed with the genetic condition in high school Mar 05, 2024
Ketamine Clinics Diverge From APA Recommendations Nation's premier psychiatric association calls proliferation of ketamine clinics the "wild west" Mar 04, 2024
Toxic Gas That Sterilizes Medical Devices Prompts Safety Rule Update The EPA is set to take action after public outcry Mar 03, 2024
Obama CMS Chief: Medicare Advantage Plans Game the System Don Berwick says MA growth "should be slowed or stopped" Mar 01, 2024
MedPod Today: Are MA 'Extras' Used? USMLE Cheating Scandal; Keto for Mental Health reporters offer further insights on these recently covered topics Mar 01, 2024 podcast
FDA Using AI in Drug Surveillance; Health Systems Move Ahead With AI; RAISE Guidance A monthly roundup of healthcare-focused AI news and research Feb 29, 2024
