Female Emergency Physicians Paid Less Than Males
Findings based on analysis of academic emergency medicine physicians from 2013 to 2017.
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ABIM, ACC Announce New Pathway for Maintenance of Board Certification in Cardiology
The American Board of Internal Medicine and the American College of Cardiology have created the Collaborative Maintenance Pathway option for cardiologists to maintain their board certification.
AMA Code of Medical Ethics: Guidelines for Immigrant Patient Care
The AMA Code of Medical Ethics offers guidance on how physicians and healthcare systems can best support undocumented and lawfully present immigrants to promote the best possible care for all who need it.
CDC: Most Americans Report Excellent, Good Health
Most Americans report having excellent or good health and have a usual place to go for medical care.
More Research Is Needed on Essential Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocols
Medical interest in enhanced recovery after surgery has strengthened in recent years.
Waiting Room Tool Aids Patient-Physician Communication
Patients who use a simple waiting room tool are more prepared and more likely to begin heir primary care visit by communicating their top priorities.
Home Health Clinicians Frequently Lack Access to Hospital Records
Additionally, patients often not prepared with realistic expectations to receive home health care.
Widespread Reform Must Be Implemented to Improve Primary Care Quality, Access in Medicaid
Medicaid expansion has created an “urgent need” to engage primary care practices in serving the expanded Medicaid population.
Flexible Schedules for Residents Do Not Affect Patient Mortality
No difference in average sleep time found for residents with flexible hours vs standard duty hours.
Advances in Digital Technology Usher in the Era of Personal Health Records
Widespread improvements in digital communication, hardware, and software have resulted in positive changes in the healthcare technology landscape.
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