Practice Management News

In the U.S., moral distress was high for all abortion-providing clinicians but was twice as high for clinicians practicing in states with vs. without strict abortion laws, according to survey results published in JAMA Network Open.

Periods of transition, unplanned pregnancy, no shows or patient cancellations and being unaware of one’s pregnancy were the most common barriers to starting prenatal care, according to a mixed-methods study.

Automated appointment scheduling and reminder messages improved receipt of care and various screenings among women with chronic medical conditions and who were pregnant or recently gave birth, results from a randomized study showed.

The Barbie movie may have increased women’s interest in seeking a gynecologist, which highlights the influence popular movies have on health literacy and awareness, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.

The NIH announced that it has invested $30 million over 2024 and 2025 to pilot a national primary care research network that will integrate clinical research into community-based primary care.

NEW YORK — In this Healio Video Perspective from the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting, Stefanie Simmons, MD, FACEP, chief medical officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation, discusses the Frontline Connect toolkit.

The Savings on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan was introduced in 2023 by the Biden Administration and replaces the Revised Pay As You Earn (REPAYE) program. SAVE continues to evolve with new benefits for student loan borrowers.

Calcium hydroxylapatite dermal filler may be an option to improve décolleté wrinkles in women, according to a study.

U.S. News & World Report announced its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals rankings Tuesday.

Brigham and Women’s Hospital was named the top hospital in the U.S. for OB/GYN care, according to the 2024-2025 Best Hospitals rankings by U.S. News & World Report.