Do NP, PA Ordering Habits Lead to Higher Healthcare Costs?
A study found that primary care provider ordering habits may result in higher healthcare costs versus the habits of nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
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.
Schools Ban Fidget Toys as Classroom Distraction
Fidget spinners are toys designed to enhance concentration, but schools are starting to see them as a distraction.
Star of New Comic Book Has Down Syndrome
In a first, a new comic book debuting this summer will feature a superhero with an extra 21st chromosome.
How Pharmacists Can Lead an Opioid Exit Plan
Managing post-op pain is a team effort—and who better to lead the team than a medication expert?
FDA Clears New ALS Drug for US Market
The arrival of Radicava for ALS marks the first new drug in the market for this rare disease since 1995.
Existing Health IT Is Meant to Help. Too Bad It Doesn’t
The American Association of Family Physicians says that needs to change, and points to the kind of technology that actually enables better care.
Bill Pushes Minimum Wage Paid Labor for Allied Health Professionals in Training
The bill would cover an estimated 50,000 people training for jobs such as respiratory therapists, vocational nurses, dietitians, pharmacy technicians.
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.