Physicians
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Physicians’ Age Linked to Patients’ Mortality Risk
Hospitalized patients have a slightly higher risk of dying when treated by older hospitalists.
Are You Now, or Have You Ever Been, a Bad Doctor?
Anonymous online reviews of physicians are used to judge physicians, putting their careers and livelihoods on the line.
Blowing Smoke
Profit motive—and scant evidence—propel dire warnings about surgical fumes.
8 Things That Excellent Hospital Doctors Do
Growing competition for new customers is inspiring American hospitals to focus on providing a more positive patient experience — and hospitals expect their doctors to do their part.
Clinicians in the C-Suite
Leveraging physicians and nurses who care as much about the healthcare business as they do patients.
Doctors Are Human Too
One doctor openly discusses the often-overlooked epidemic of suicide among physicians, and what can be done to stop it.
The Striking Gender Gap in Doctors’ Pay
Nationally, female physicians make an average of 26.5 percent, or $91,000, less than male physicians.
Does Telemedicine Save or Cost Money?
Telehealth companies have long asserted that increased access to physicians via video or phone saves money by reducing office visits.
Rethinking Institutional Metrics of Success
Financial and productivity metrics are critically important in any business. But for physicians, medicine is a profession, not a business.
8 Secrets to Landing a Locum Tenens Job
Here are a few insider tips and best practices that will help you throughout your locum tenens job search.