Many physicians in different fields have voiced criticisms against direct-to-consumer (DTC) prescription drug ads. First, a 2013 survey found that 74 percent…
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In a very unique study, researchers have tabulated how often family physicians provide patient care that is not covered with a CPT…
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I am honored to be a member of the medical profession. Being a physician is a great job and a highly rewarding…
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I often say in my keynotes that KevinMD shares the story of the many who intersect with our health care system, but…
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Myths debunked: Physicians’ incomes are too high and they are the cause of rising health costs
by Walker Ray MD and Tim Norbeck December 22, 2017It seems that whenever there is a discussion of health care costs in America, at least one critic pops up – usually…
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I enjoyed reading the article titled “Fix the pay imbalance between specialists and primary care physicians” by Zachary Janowski and learned a…
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Professionalism charters for health care organizations are needed now
by Joshua Liao MD December 22, 2017In a recent article in Annals of Internal Medicine, physicians from the University of Missouri described their experience helping to create a “professionalism charter”…
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In case you missed it: Sutter Health, the Northern California health system titan was recently sanctioned for intentionally destroying 192 boxes of…