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Early result acceptance programs could lead to better matches for residency programs, study finds
Offering early result acceptance programs could lead to better matches in residency programs, according to an Oct. 11 study from JAMA Open Network. -
Male physicians refer patients to male surgeons at disproportionate rate, study finds
Female physicians were 1.6 percent more likely to refer patients to a female surgeon while male physicians were 32 percent more likely to refer patients to a male surgeon, a Canadian study published Nov. 10 in JAMA Surgery found. -
Physician viewpoint: Financial independence aids in combating burnout
Seeking financial independence can help physicians fight feelings of burnout that result from financial vulnerability, Samuel Giordano, MD, practicing gastroenterologist, wrote Nov. 9 for PhysicianSense. -
The art of the second opinion
Second opinions are tricky. Patients who seek them often have complex conditions, and physicians must exercise caution when delivering them to avoid further confusing patients who are already conflicted. -
Physician viewpoint: Patient health depends on physician well-being
Physicians need to prioritize their well-being to improve quality of patient care, Maeve O’Connor, MD, allergist and immunologist with three practices in North Carolina, said in a Nov. 5 interview with Healio. -
23.9% of hospitalists found other healthcare work over last 7 years, study finds
Over a seven-year period prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, 23.9 percent of hospitalists found full- or part-time jobs in other healthcare settings, with some still working part-time in hospitals, a JAMA Open Network study published Nov. 5 found. -
Study finds correlation between diversity of surgical faculty, medical students
While the number of women in medical school has increased to 48.1 percent, underrepresented groups each make up 7 percent of medical students, a study published Oct. 24 in JAMA Open Network found. -
19 hospitals, systems that have launched post-COVID-19 clinics
Many hospitals and health systems across the country have created COVID-19 recovery programs, or post-COVID clinics, to support patients experiencing lingering symptoms weeks or months after being cleared of the virus. -
Michigan systems to disband 5,400-physician network
Five Michigan health systems are ceasing operation of Affirmant Health Partners, their clinically integrated network, at the end of this year. -
Wisconsin medical group cuts ties with Aaron Rodgers
Prevea Health announced an end to its nine-year partnership with Aaron Rodgers after the Green Bay Packers quarterback confirmed he is unvaccinated against COVID-19 and has sought unproven treatments to ward off the virus. -
Yale School of Medicine launches pilot student mental health, wellness program
Yale School of Medicine launched a pilot student mental health and wellness program in early October, according to a Nov. 5 press release. -
With 12 mouse clicks, physician tied to misinformation renews medical license
The Federation of State Medical Boards warned in July that physicians could risk their medical licenses by furthering COVID-19 misinformation online and in the media. One physician's experience in Nebraska raises questions about how effectively medical boards can regulate the sharing of misinformation. -
American Academy of Family Physicians addressing 34 recommendations for medical school to residency transitions
The American Academy of Family Physicians is working to include recommendations from a Coalition for Physician Accountability committee as a part of a comprehensive overhaul in the transition from medical school to residency programs, according to a Nov. 2 report from the group. -
26 hospitals leaders on the most important change they've made to address burnout
The American Medical Association honored 44 health systems as recipients in the 2021 Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program on Oct. 7 for their efforts to address clinician burnout. -
9 medical associations, leaders react to CMS final payment rules
CMS released its annual payment updates for physicians and outpatient and home health services for 2022 on Nov. 3, prompting healthcare leaders and medical associations around the country to speak out against the rule. -
Washington physicians increased by 769 in 2021, annual report finds
Despite workforce shortages across the country, the number of physicians in Washington increased by 769 for a total of 21,332, according to the state's Office of Financial Management's 2020-2021 Physician Supply Report. -
Dr. Aaron T. Beck, creator of cognitive therapy, dies at 100
Aaron T. Beck, MD, the developer of cognitive behavioral therapy, died Nov. 1 at age 100, The New York Times reported. -
Mount Sinai expands partnership with 32BJ Health Fund into 4 new states
New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System announced Nov. 1 the expansion of its Centers of Excellence program with 32BJ Health Fund to include partner hospitals in New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. -
1st year New York med students from underrepresented backgrounds tops 20%, report says
The number of New York-based first year medical students from underrepresented backgrounds increased to 21.1 percent, the first time the percentage has surpassed 20 percent, according to an annual report from Associated Medical Schools of New York. -
Maryland physician fined for attending legislative meetings from OR via Zoom
The Maryland Board of Physicians reprimanded a physician and fined her $15,000 after she attended legislative meetings twice via Zoom while in the operating room, according to documents filed Oct. 16.
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