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Surgical residents feel strongly that personal financial education should be offered during medical training

Most Surgical Residents Want Financial Education

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Large majority of surgical residents surveyed had a moderate- or high-risk debt-to-asset ratio
Some YouTube videos that provide information about facial plastic surgery procedures present biased information

YouTube Videos May Provide Biased Info on Facial Plastic Sx

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Ninety-four of top 240 videos did not include a medical professional; 72 included board-certified doc
Data breaches can happen to small medical practices

Small Practices Also at Risk for Data Breaches

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Practices should conduct risk analysis to evaluate product deficiencies, create corrective measures
National Provider Identifiers are vulnerable to identity theft

National Provider Identifiers Are Vulnerable to Theft

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Providers can take steps to prevent NPI identity theft and resulting health care fraud
Adhering to a "secure

Strategy Outlined for Shooter Incident in Health Care Facility

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Adhering to 'secure, preserve, fight' strategy recommended for areas with vulnerable patients
Workers in small firms are more likely to have higher deductible levels and lack employer contributions to help pay for out-of-pocket expenses compared to workers in larger firms

Advantages for HDHP Enrollees in Large Versus Small Firms

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More than twice as many HDHP enrollees in small versus large firms lack employer-funded accounts
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could affect what evidence physicians may present in defense during medical malpractice suits

Pennsylvania Case Could Affect Evidence for Malpractice Defense

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Appeals center on relevance of consent, known risks and complications presented at trial
Patients report that doctors are routinely not discussing known risk factors for common causes of death

Doctors Often Not Discussing Risk Factors With Patients

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Few survey respondents say physicians speak with them about opioids, road traffic issues
Knowing payer policies and regulatory requirements is critical to appealing denials

Experts Offer Tips for Provider Appeal of Denied Medical Claims

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Recommendations include asking for exceptions to payer policies and citing regulatory information
The NYU School of Medicine has announced that it is offering full-tuition scholarships to all current and future students in its M.D. degree program

NYU Becomes First Medical School to Cover All Tuition

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Full-tuition scholarships, regardless of need, offered to all new and current medical students