Although nearly one out of every three Americans has had their healthcare records compromised, the vast majority are unaware, according to WRCB 3 tv.com.
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New Mexico is lacking physicians, based on a UNM Health Science Center report, according to KOAT 7 abc.
The Public Citizen published an article in PLOS ONE on physicians engaging in sexual misconduct, noting many state medical boards failed to discipline the physicians even after hospitals or other organizations brought penalties.
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Healthcare providers are measuring the cost as well as quality of care, and orthopedic implants add substantial cost to most cases. As a result, physicians and hospitals are looking at alternatives to the traditional method of implant purchase on commodity…
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Of the pool of physicians sued, here are the percentages who were sued while working in seven specific practice settings, according to Medscape Malpractice Report 2015: Why Most Doctors Get Sued.
AmSurg stock saw a decrease of 2.54 percent in short interest, according to a FDA News Alert report.
Pennsylvania physicians are urging medical associations to tackle increasing drug prices, based on a Pennsylvania Medical Society article, according to DoctorsLounge.
During the Democratic debate last night, Hillary Clinton said while she was not against improving or expanding healthcare coverage for Americans, she warned, "We aren't France," according to Politico.
Chicago-based First Stop Health raised $2.1 million for remote physician visits, according to mobihealthnews.