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Oregon Physician Assistants Get Name Change
In June, Oregon PAs will be referred to as Physician Associates, a title change from Physician Assistants being debated nationwide.
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How These Young MDs Impressed the Hell Out of Their Bosses
Young doctors who got noticed shared their goals, followed through on their career passions, and made patients feel heard.
Feature
Federal Trade Commission Bans Noncompete Agreements, Urges More Protections for Healthcare Workers
But dissenting commissioners dispute the FTC’s authority to broadly ban noncompetes.
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Are Women Better Doctors Than Men?
Study finds female hospitalists provided better care, defined as lower 30-day mortality, than male hospitalists.
Opinion
How to Play Like a Masters Champ
The ability to compartmentalize is useful not only to become Masters champion, but also to become master of your day.
Commentary
Weighing the Benefits of Integrating AI-based Clinical Notes Into Your Practice
Artificial intelligence expert Arturo Loaiza-Bonilla, MD, discusses the benefits of AI-based clinical notes.
Feature
New Federal Rule Delivers Workplace Support, Time Off for Pregnant Docs
Newly updated guidelines for the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act could help physicians better balance career and family.
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AI Surpasses Harvard Docs on Clinical Reasoning Test
When compared to residents, AI more often used incorrect reasoning but overall scored higher in simulated cases, says a recent study.
Opinion
Burnout
In last month’s column, I discussed employees who are “clock watchers” and how to address this issue in your practice if it exists. Here’s another...
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Physicians Own Less Than Half of US Practices; Federal Agencies Want Outside Input
A new report on trends in medical practice ownership came amid increased federal scrutiny of consolidation and the role of private equity.
Commentary
‘Difficult Patient’: Stigmatizing Words and Medical Error
Dr. F. Perry Wilson comments on the potential of stigmatized language in medical records to lead to missed diagnoses and poor outcomes.