Milton Thomas Edgerton Jr., MD, a renowned plastic surgeon who pioneered multiple breakthrough procedures in plastic surgery, died at age 96, according to The Washington Post.  By Harrison Cook - 7/18/18

Many of the physician practices that health systems seek to acquire are owned by physicians who are not particularly interested in selling their practices.  By Karin Chernoff Kaplan, Denise Palencik and Jessica E. Stack - Veralon - 7/17/18

Heart disease and cancer are the leading causes of death in the United States, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But there's reason for optimism in the fight against chronic diseases like these.  By Dr. G. Richard Olds - 7/17/18

A recent blog post by Jennifer Bolduc, MD, of Allscripts discusses what one Allscripts practice is doing to maximize the time patients and providers spend together during a medical office visit.  By Staff - 7/17/18

Primary care physicians who own or act as a partner at independent practices are more engaged and more productive than PCPs employed by healthcare organizations, according to a recent survey cited by athenahealth contributor Chris Hayhurst.  By Alyssa Rege - 7/17/18

A Texas physician who was allowed to continue practicing medicine despite 17 women accusing him of sexual misconduct, lost his license in June after a male patient came forward with similar claims, according to the Statesman.  By Alyssa Rege - 7/17/18

A Harvard study found surgeons who behave badly — by yelling, snapping, intimidating or talking down to colleagues — are associated with more medical malpractice claims.  By Emily Rappleye - 7/16/18

In a recent blog post, Modernizing Medicine discusses gastroenterology notes with Dr. Michael L. Weinstein.   By Staff - 7/16/18

Over the past three years, 27 percent of physicians report facing sexual harassment from patients, according to a survey conducted by Medscape.  By Harrison Cook - 7/16/18

While hospital administrators across the nation argue full-facility lockdowns are necessary when victims of severe violence are being treated, the procedure also causes undue stress on the families and friends of patients who remain alone inside the hospital during the security protocol, NPR reports.  By Alyssa Rege - 7/16/18

Six physician groups called on CMS to reverse its decision to suspend $10.4 billion in risk-adjustment payments from health insurers selling policies on the ACA exchanges, according to a July 11 statement.  By Morgan Haefner - 7/13/18

In a recent blog post from American Well, a potential cure for physician burnout is anecdotally discussed (Original article posted on KevinMD.com).   By Staff - 7/13/18

Washington state's Medical Quality Assurance Commission reinstated, with restrictions, the medical license of Johnny Delashaw Jr., MD, the former chairman of the Swedish Neuroscience Institute in Seattle, on July 5, according to The Seattle Times.  By Alyssa Rege - 7/12/18

My passion for medicine — helping others and improving the lives of families and future generations — is one that I share with all of my American Academy of Family Physician colleagues.  By Julie K. Wood, MD, MPH, FAAFP - 7/11/18

Prominent heart transplant surgeon O.H. "Bud" Frazier, MD, of Houston-based Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, filed a lawsuit against ProPublica and the Houston Chronicle July 9, alleging the publications' reporting amounted to defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress.  By Emily Rappleye - 7/11/18

Brigham and Women's Hospital decided to remove 31 portraits of former department chairs at the institution in June because the portraits — all of men — did not reflect the current makeup of residents, staff and the community surrounding the hospital. However, a recent Boston Globe survey found the lack of diversity is not just a historical issue at the Boston-based hospital.  By Alyssa Rege - 7/11/18

The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia is one of the oldest medical school in the U.S., created in 1765.  By Alyssa Rege - 7/11/18

Tacoma, Wash.-based CHI Franciscan Health welcomed its inaugural eight-member class of students into its Northwest Washington Family Medicine Residency Program this month, the health system announced July 9.  By Alyssa Rege - 7/10/18

Patient portals continue to take center stage in healthcare’s consumer engagement efforts. We’ve gathered some of the best tips from clients who have recently shared their success stories with us:  By Kim South, RN, Allscripts - 7/10/18

Past research has shown patients are more satisfied and less likely to be admitted to the hospital when they consistently see the same primary care provider, but seeing the same physician could also help patients live longer, a study published in BMJ Open found.  By Megan Knowles - 7/10/18