Practice Management News

An estimated record-high 91 million Americans are unable to pay for quality health care if they needed it today, according to a new West Health and Gallup survey.

SAN DIEGO — While the percentage of female providers in orthopedics increased from 2018 to 2023, the rate of increase was lower than several other surgical and nonsurgical specialties during the time period, according to presented results.

VIENNA — Schistosoma haematobium can trigger cancer-related gene activity in the cervix, increasing the risk for cervical cancer, according to data presented at the ESCMID Global meeting.

Health care workers seeking deep meditations and hard-won wisdom on clinical reasoning, mentorship, empathy and learning from mistakes now have a text offering a comprehensive look at the profession.

Downsizing at HHS may affect the United States Preventive Services Task Force — a key part of maintaining the health of Americans, according to an expert.

NEW ORLEANS — Misdiagnosis is a relatively common issue that physicians must be vigilant against, according to a presenter at ACP Internal Medicine Meeting.

In a final recommendation statement, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force encouraged physicians to provide counseling that supports breastfeeding to people who are pregnant or who recently gave birth.

With tax season here, physicians juggling hectic clinical schedules must also focus on optimizing their financial strategies. With proper planning, physicians can take advantage of key tax-saving opportunities to maximize their wealth.

The Senate confirmed Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA, as the next CMS administrator in a vote Thursday.