90 Percent of U.S. Physicians Satisfied With Career Choice
AMA survey of physicians, residents, and medical students finds most are satisfied despite challenges
ACP Issues Challenge to Cut Task Burden and Put Patients First
American College of Physicians details policy recommendations to reduce administrative burden
TV Ads for ACA Enrollment Linked to Decline in Uninsured Rates
Counties exposed to higher volumes of local insurance ads had larger drop in uninsurance
Paid Malpractice Claims Cut in Half From 1992 to 2014 in U.S.
But, increase in mean compensation amounts and percentage of paid claims exceeding $1 million
DEX Doesn’t Reduce Mortality in Those With Sepsis on Ventilator
Dexmedetomidine also did not reduce ventilator-free days for sepsis patients on mechanical ventilation
30-Day Mortality Down During Joint Commission Survey Weeks
Patients admitted during survey weeks (versus non-survey weeks) have significantly lower mortality
Black, Asian Medical Students Less Likely to Be AΩA Members
After adjustment, black, Asian medical students are less likely than white students to be AΩA members
Women Underrepresented Among Grand Rounds Speakers
Women presented a median of 28.3 percent of the total sessions
Concurrent Benzodiazepine, Opioid Use Up Significantly
Providers urged to exercise caution in prescribing opioids for patients already using benzodiazepines
Support for Health Law Up to 48 Percent in February
Kaiser Family Foundation poll: two-thirds of Americans feel Medicaid should continue as is today
