Health Disparities in Rural America: Current Challenges and Future Solutions
Rural America is falling behind in many of the top health categories, including heart disease, cancer, and lower life expectancy.
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More Stringent Medical Malpractice Punishments Not Significantly Associated With Improved Patient Care
There is little to no association between malpractice liability risk and healthcare quality in the United States, according to systematic review results published in JAMA.
Mistreatment, Discrimination Still Common for Medical Students
Mistreatment of medical students remains common for women, racial/ethnic minorities, and sexual minorities.
Updating Disclosures for Authors of Medical Journals
The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors is taking steps to identifying potential conflicts of interest through changes to a key form.
The Case for Crowdsourcing in Health Research
Crowdsourcing has been used in the health and medical research fields to potentially create low-cost, community-driven interventions.
Physician Assistant Students Embrace Stress Management Programs
Mindfulness and decentering training (MDT) can be introduced into a physician assistant curriculum to improve overall life satisfaction and perceived stress.
Caregivers Are in Need of Better Health Care Coverage, Access
Unpaid adult caregivers are at higher risk for not having insurance and putting off necessary health services due to cost.
From 2008 to 2016, Drop in Visits to Primary Care Providers Seen for Insured Adults
From 2008 to 2016, there was a decrease in commercially insured adults’ visits to primary care providers.
Ethical Concerns Plague Online, Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Companies
Online direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical companies can give rise to distinct ethical challenges including potential conflicts of interest for prescribing physicians.
Who Wins in Salary-Only Physician Compensation Plans?
A new study demonstrates the efficacy of a structured physician compensation model in achieving equitable pay for all employees, although the underrepresentation of women in leadership positions and the higher-paying specialties warrants further investigation.
ACP: Medicare for All Needed to Fix ‘Ill’ US Health Care System
American College of Physicians has endorsed proposals being discussed by Democratic presidential candidates.
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