Kaiser Permanente Inks Landmark Labor Deal After Massive Strike Kaiser Permanente Inks Landmark Labor Deal After Massive Strike
The deal covering about 85,000 unionized workers offer raises and promises of increased staffing after historic worker walkout, but the details must still be ratified by union members.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - October 13, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

Analysis Spotlights Economic Burden of Vitiligo in the US Analysis Spotlights Economic Burden of Vitiligo in the US
Determining medical costs will help identify the main expenditure predictors and spending patterns, according to the authors.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - October 11, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news

Information Underload: Device Tracking Seen Falling Short Information Underload: Device Tracking Seen Falling Short
Missed opportunities abound to spot risks with implantable devices. Physicians said identifiers should be included in electronic health records and claims for payment.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - September 27, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Internal Medicine News Source Type: news

FDA Deems Phenylephrine Ineffective FDA Deems Phenylephrine Ineffective
The ingredient found in Sudafed PE and Vicks Sinex is no better than a placebo.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - September 12, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

As MOC Debate Heats Up, Cardiology Societies Weigh In As MOC Debate Heats Up, Cardiology Societies Weigh In
The MOC process is once again under attack by cardiologists and other specialty physicians. A petition aiming to end the requirements has garnered more than 17,000 and counting signatures.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - August 22, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news

Keeping Your Practice Efficient: Here's What to Do Keeping Your Practice Efficient: Here's What to Do
Running an inefficient medical practice can be more than unpleasant; it poses problems like poor communication, negative attitudes, and stress and tension to all who work there.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - August 9, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news

Kidnapping and Treatment Risks Come With Medical Tourism Kidnapping and Treatment Risks Come With Medical Tourism
The recent kidnapping-related deaths of two Americans who were in Mexico for healthcare have highlighted some risks of medical tourism.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - July 24, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

Doc's Lawsuit Tests New Crackdown on Non-Compete Clauses Doc's Lawsuit Tests New Crackdown on Non-Compete Clauses
A pediatric intensivist says Indiana ' s new state law prevents a former employer from restricting his job prospects.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - July 18, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

25 Years in Prison For Doc Who Used Dirty Surgical Devices 25 Years in Prison For Doc Who Used Dirty Surgical Devices
A North Carolina ENT received a 25-year federal prison sentence for reusing nasal surgical devices, forging patient signatures, and defrauding Medicare of nearly $5 million.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - July 11, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Business of Medicine News Source Type: news

Physicians Accuse Hospital Chain of Fraud and Overbilling Physicians Accuse Hospital Chain of Fraud and Overbilling
Two doctor employees say their hospitals order excess tests and overuse trauma codes, as well as engaging in other fraudulent practices.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - June 28, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

Using Emojis in Clinical Texts May Boost Humor, Solidarity Using Emojis in Clinical Texts May Boost Humor, Solidarity
Once viewed as unprofessional, using emojis when communicating with colleagues may draw attention to new and vital information, add humor, and foster greater camaraderie, according to a new study.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - June 15, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

Hospital Misdiagnoses Blood Clot as Sciatica; Must Pay Millions Hospital Misdiagnoses Blood Clot as Sciatica; Must Pay Millions
A blood clot was misdiagnosed as sciatica, which led to the loss of a leg and a huge malpractice verdict.Medscape Business of Medicine (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - April 17, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

Misoprostol-Only for Abortion: Viable Option but Not'the Best'Misoprostol-Only for Abortion: Viable Option but Not'the Best '
While the fate of the use of mifepristone for abortions remains uncertain, experts said, use of the drug misoprostol by itself is effective and safe, but not ideal.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - April 13, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news

The Fraud-Fighting Doc Who's Busting Corrupt Studies The Fraud-Fighting Doc Who's Busting Corrupt Studies
For more than a decade, Ben Mol, MD, PhD, has been exposing misconduct in clinical trials.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - March 28, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news

Doc and Group Owe $13.5M After Patient's Serious Brain Injury Doc and Group Owe $13.5M After Patient's Serious Brain Injury
Delay of care and diagnosis of a patient in the emergency department led to irreparable brain damage, resulting in a huge payout.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - March 22, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news