Physicians call it “Pajama Time.” But it has nothing to do with curling up with a good book before heading off to bed.  By Dr. James Korman - 8/17/18

A woman applied for a customer service position at Mantality Health, a men's health clinic with locations in Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin. After submitting her application, she received an email from the clinic denying her the position because of her "ghetto" first name, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.  By Alyssa Rege - 8/17/18

New York University in New York City is covering tuition for all its medical students regardless of their economic background in an effort to alleviate the nationwide shortage of medical researchers and primary care physicians, the Wall Street Journal reports.  By Julie Spitzer - 8/16/18

Physician burnout is a concerning trend occurring throughout medical facilities.  By Greg Wirbickas, clinical product consultant for Nextech - 8/16/18

Data was frequently discussed as crucial in helping to better understand local opioid prescribing patterns, opioid overdose rates and potentially to predict who may be at increased risk for chronic opioid use. By David Hurwitz, MD, Allscripts - 8/16/18

Although physicians are often encouraged to address burnout by building resilience through meditation and vacation time, resilience alone puts the burden of wellness on the physician without addressing what promotes burnout, Lalita Abhyankar, MD, a New York City-based family physician, writes in an American Academy of Family Physicians blog post.  By Megan Knowles - 8/15/18

Although most medical residents said they look forward to their first job, many said they experience bullying and depression during residency and blamed work for failed relationships, according to Medscape's 2018 residents lifestyle and happiness report.  By Megan Knowles - 8/15/18

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board approved Huntsville, Texas-based Sam Houston State University's plans to construct a medical school Aug. 14, according to the Houston-Chronicle.  By Alyssa Rege - 8/15/18

The executives of four Cincinnati-area health systems signed an agreement Aug. 14 to work together to provide medical training to 30-plus active duty and reserve personnel from the U.S. Army, Air Force and Army Reserve and the Ohio National Guard, according to the Cincinnati Business Courier.  By Alyssa Rege - 8/15/18

Medical students are ditching traditional classroom lectures in favor of learning through online resources, reports STAT.  By Kelly Gooch - 8/15/18

With 335 million users, Twitter can feel overwhelming.  By Jessica Kim Cohen - 8/15/18

A team of physician experts is calling for hospitals to change the "run, hide, fight" strategy during active shooter situations to "secure, preserve, fight," according to a recent New England Journal of Medicine editorial covered by the Houston Chronicle.  By Megan Knowles - 8/14/18

The Billings (Mont.) City Council approved a plan to begin assigning police officers to the Billings Clinic, according to the Billings Gazette.  By Alyssa Rege - 8/14/18

Detroit-based Henry Ford Health System has kicked off its first direct-to-employer healthcare contract with General Motors.  By Kelly Gooch - 8/13/18

Amazon's latest foray into healthcare involves opening primary care clinics for employees at its Seattle headquarters. Experts suggest the move could save the company lots of money, according to GeekWire.  By Alyssa Rege - 8/13/18

Jackson-based Mississippi Baptist Medical Center fired an employee after a cellphone video depicted him using a racial slur at a doughnut shop while off duty, according to WJTV-12 News.  By Alyssa Rege - 8/13/18

Providers with Minneapolis-based Minnesota Neonatal Physicians plan to leave Children's Minnesota, also in Minneapolis, by the end of the year, according to the Star Tribune.  By Alyssa Rege - 8/13/18

In a recent Hayes Management Consulting blog, Vasilios Nassiopoulos reviews the burdensome journey of the practicing physician.  By Staff - 8/10/18

Amazon is considering opening primary care clinics for employees at its headquarters in Seattle, two sources familiar with the matter told CNBC's Christina Farr.  By Alyssa Rege - 8/10/18

Howard University produces the highest number of African-American applicants to U.S. medical schools, the Washington, D.C.-based university announced Aug. 8.  By Alyssa Rege - 8/9/18