Tag: Doctors
More Than Half Do Not Know Primary Care Providers Can Treat Opioid Use Disorder
61.4 percent do not know primary care providers can prescribe medication for opioid use disorder
Almost Half of U.S. Counties Do Not Have Practicing Cardiologist
Counties without a cardiologist have higher cardiovascular risk index, higher cardiovascular mortality rates, and shorter life expectancy
Postpandemic Physician Revenue Recovery Varies by Specialty, Practice Type
Pathology, psychiatry revenue experienced robust recovery by 2022; surgery, oncology revenue remained at or below baseline
342 Cardiology Clinics Acquired by Private Equity Firms in 2013 to 2023
94.7 percent of the acquisitions occurred during 2021 to 2023; acquisition less likely in highest poverty communities
Physicians With Disabilities May Experience Depersonalization
However, they are not more likely to experience emotional exhaustion
High Rates of Harassment Behaviors Observed in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Almost 70 percent of trainees experienced sexual harassment; frequency did not decrease with any intervention
American College of Physicians, April 18-20
Pandemic Reignited Debate Regarding Physician’s Obligation to Treat
Unreasonable risks to self/family, labor rights/workers' protection were reasons for refusal to treat during COVID-19
Wearable Technology During Surgery Provides Neurosurgeons With Postural Info
Pilot study included neurosurgeons performing cranial and spinal procedures
Manufacturer Payments Tied to Use of More Expensive Medical Devices
Increased use of intravascular microaxial left ventricular assist devices associated with manufacturer payments to cardiologists performing PCI
