Practice Management News

Medicine is a dynamic profession and physicians are at the forefront of health care innovation, consistently pushing boundaries of patient care and driving both industry and practice patterns forward.

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled 6-3 against President Joe Biden’s proposed student debt relief program, a decision that could impact health care professionals with significant student loans, an expert said.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the use of affirmative action programs during admissions processes at colleges and universities, potentially reducing the number of underrepresented students in medical education, experts said.

Protection from the sun, heat and air pollution is important to keeping children healthy while they spend more time outside this summer, the AAP said this week as it announced tips for preventing illnesses related to outdoor activities.

Physicians must change their approaches to finding culprit drugs when treating Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis, according to a study.

Amjevita, Cigna’s adalimumab biosimilar that made its U.S. marketplace debut in January, has so far failed to make an impact among patients compared with the reference drug, according to a physician survey.

HOUSTON — There has been a 77% increase in tattoo-related infections since 2000, a study found, although researchers say the number of infections is likely much higher.

As the Supreme Court prepares to rule on race-conscious admissions policies at universities, the AMA adopted a new policy of its own that recognizes the importance of considering race in admissions to diversify the workforce.

The AMA adopted policy advocating for greater regulatory oversight of insurers’ use of artificial intelligence at its annual House of Delegates meeting.

Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, FAMIA, FASA, was recently sworn in as president of the AMA.