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Physicians rush to get certified in obesity medicine
Nearly 1,900 U.S. physicians have applied to become certified in obesity medicine — a record number — according to data from the American Board of Obesity Medicine. -
Physicians may have the right to work from home, experts say
Since the pandemic, working from home has become more common, and a recent lawsuit, as Medscape reported Sept. 19, raises the question, do physicians have the right to work from home? -
U of Texas offers nation's 1st dual degree in medicine and AI
The nation's first known dual degree in medicine and artificial intelligence is available in Texas through a program launched by UT Health San Antonio and the University College at the University of Texas at San Antonio. -
Only 40% of physicians recommend career in medicine: Survey
More physicians are regretting choosing a career in medicine, according to a new survey from the Physicians Foundation. -
Hartford HealthCare, UConn renew residency affiliation
On Sept. 14, Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare and the University of Connecticut School of Medicine renewed their affiliation to train physicians and agreed to expand the number of residency and fellowship spots available for UConn students. -
Behind Ballad's push for more physicians in the C-suite
Physician input is crucial to making and enforcing tough business decisions as financial stressors on the healthcare industry grow in strength, according to leaders at Ballad Health. -
Rheumatology pioneer who helped identify fibromyalgia dies at 87
Frederick Wolfe, MD, a pioneer in rheumatology who was instrumental in classifying fibromyalgia, died Sept. 5 at 87. -
California medical group closes after 50 years
San Dimas Medical Group in Bakersfield, Calif., announced its closure on Sept. 12. -
13 ways to improve pediatric subspecialties: Report
Experts are concerned about the future of pediatric subspecialties due to physician and scientist shortages that could affect both the "current and future availability of pediatric subspecialty care and research," as well as have "potential ramifications for child health and well-being," according to a report published Sept. 14 by the National Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine. -
Yale study highlights anti-Asian racism in medical schools
Asian American students often experience racism and microaggressions in medical schools, highlighting an opportunity to improve training environments for this population, according to a study published Sept. 11 in JAMA Network Open. -
The physician specialties with the least burnout
Public health and preventive medicine physicians reported having the least burnout of physician specialties, according to Medscape's latest report on physician burnout and depression. -
29 providers call on CMS to provide opioid alternatives
Twenty-nine healthcare providers are urging CMS to provide alternatives to opioids and incentivize non-opioid use. -
How healthcare education must evolve: 3 clinicians weigh in
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, governing bodies and organizations have revised criteria, documents, policies and guidelines to include precautions against the virus. Healthcare is constantly evolving, but is health education keeping pace? -
8 percent of physician assistants plan to leave: Study
A recent study found 30 percent of certified physician assistants reported at least one symptom of burnout, and almost 8 percent said they intended to leave their position in the next year. -
Medicare physician payments need overhaul — and fast — AMA says
Proposed Medicare cuts for physicians are both "unsustainable and unconscionable," the American Medical Association said in a Sept. 11 news release. -
Oregon system reminds patients to 'do no harm, make no threats'
Some hospitals are tightening security measures because of an increase of violence against their workers, including St. Charles Health System, a four-hospital system headquartered in Bend, Ore., according to The Bulletin. -
Physicians push politics from red to blue
Hershey, Pa., was once a one-party town. Like other communities in the country, the leftward change to its voter composition has coincided with the growth of the health system headquartered there, according to Politico. -
Leaders aren't immune to imposter syndrome: Advice
A Mayo Clinic survey found 25 percent of physicians experience "imposter syndrome," and leaders are not immune to the feeling. -
Waving a magic wand: What 9 leaders would change about healthcare
The healthcare system has many flaws that have become more pronounced since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Interest in hospital careers grew 20% among residents
Although the number of internal medicine residents planning a general internal medicine career is about half of what it was 10 years ago, hospital medicine career plans increased by about 20 percent, according to a research letter published Aug. 28 in JAMA.
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