Practice Management News

For many physician investors, the present bull run in the U.S. stock market – the longest in its history – has led to long-term concerns about how the markets will fare in the next decade or two.

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra has announced a plan to lower prescription drug prices by “promoting negotiation, competition and innovation in the health care industry.”

Additional support and flexibility in academia following a loss can foster recovery and may help reduce burnout among health care professionals, according to an opinion piece published in JAMA.

The CDC’s World Trade Center Health Program provides important information for all health care professionals, even those who do not treat anyone directly affected by the 9/11 tragedies, those with direct knowledge of the program said.

An increasing trend in for-profit entities and private equity investments in medicine could lead to a fragmented health care system, according to a position paper by the ACP.

In an unprecedented collaborative move, 220 leading health journals published a joint editorial on climate change, calling on world leaders to take swift action to protect the planet and safeguard public health.

Eating breakfast regularly, especially when the meal included more than 25 grams of fiber, was linked to lower overall and cardiovascular mortality, a cohort study showed.

Burnout, work exhaustion and disengagement are prevalent among physician assistants and may lead to anxiety, depression and medical errors, according to findings published in the Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.

Many physicians are always looking for legitimate tools to reduce taxes. The employee retention credit is one such tool.

Experts said they developed new guidance that stakeholders can use to design a shift work duration that “effectively balances the need to meet operational demands with the need to manage fatigue-related risks.”