Physician politicians balancing patients, constituents
While the presidential campaign dominates the news, some doctors view the political process through a unique lens because they, too, are elected officials.
View ArticleTop 15 tips for physicians considering political office
Thinking of stepping into the political arena? Irene Aguilar, M.D., Mike Ritze, D.O., MFSA, and Edward J. Canfield, D.O. give their top 15 tips for physicians considering a run for office...
View ArticleTips for physicians to earn secondary incomes
The Medical Economics Physicians Report published earlier this year took an exclusive look at the financial state of primary care practices in the United States, including asking physicians if they...
View ArticleHow physicians can choose the right financial adviser
Many physicians are overconfident when it comes to their finances, and Joel Greenwald, MD, a former internal medicine physician who has spent the last 16 years working as a certified financial planner...
View ArticleVirtual visits boost primary care outcomes
Nurse practitioners and physician’s assistants have benefited primary care practices with their expertise for years, but they’re now reaching patients virtually, helping primary care practices in the...
View ArticleShould medical residents’ work hours be increased?
This month, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education will decide whether interns should be allowed the same 28-hour shifts senior residents work instead of the current, 16-hour shift...
View ArticleBlack female physicians face challenges just doing their jobs
When Melanie Gordon, MD, FACP, walks into a patient’s room at the John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County in Chicago, she’s frequently misidentified as a nurse, a dietician or someone else.
View ArticleMedical residents angered at extended work hours
New ACGME work hours upset medical residents
View ArticleForeign-born physicians struggle with visa processing change
The change has been problematic because it adds more uncertainty and extra wait time in a long, bureaucratic process, which then may jeopardize their jobs.
View ArticleDon't let patients bringing politics into the exam room give you a migraine
Contentiousness. Rage. Hate. Political talk often becomes anything but a civil conversation, and these days, patients are bringing their politics with them into exam rooms.
View Article8 ways to combat politics in the exam room
It has been a rough start to 2017 when it comes to politics and healthcare. While no formal studies have been completed, many physicians say political talk with patients is increasing.
View ArticleAmerican older adults sicker and poorer than 10 other countries, survey says
Older adults in the United States are sicker and more likely to skip treatment than senior patients in 10 other developed countries, according to an international survey by the Commonwealth Fund.
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