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An Impact of Personal Genomic Study Group report found many primary care physicians are either unwilling or unable to communicate with patients about their genetic test results, according to Fast Company.

On March 21, the FDA proposed a ban on most powdered medical gloves to protect patients and providers from various health threats, according to Medscape Multispecialty.

Some physicians suggest their chronic pain patients exercise instead of taking medication, according to CBS New York.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a rare blood infection attributed with 17 deaths in Wisconsin has now been reported in Michigan, according to BABW News.

A ProPublica analysis found physicians who receive payouts from pharmaceutical companies prescribe more branded medications than physicians not receiving payouts, according to Parent Herald.

New York will require physicians to electronically send prescriptions to pharmacies, according to CBS News.

A University of California San Francisco study found African American patients with heart conditions are more likely than white patients to have their ambulance diverted to another hospital because of overcrowding in the nearest emergency room, according to UCSF.

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education is contemplating lifting a ban on the number of hours resident physicians work, raising questions about patient concerns, according to Forbes.

Cleveland Clinic representatives discussed the importance of connecting patient experience to the bottom line at the American Medical Group Association's annual conference, according to HealthLeadersMedia.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will accept questions on ASC-8 quality reporting, according to an ASCA report.