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Health Worker Gets 2 Years for Accessing Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Medical Records

Transplant coordinator was convicted earlier this year

Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.

Ambulance Hit Cyclist, Then Billed $2K; Doc Accused of Stealing From Helene Victims

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

Doctors Top Income List; RFK Jr. Reveals More; Brie Cheese Recall

Health news and commentary gathered by 木瓜直播 staff

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100 Days Trapped in Inpatient Legal Limbo

Awaiting guardianship in the hospital long-term should not be the norm

Most Journal Articles Still Missing COI Statement on PubMed

Only a third of scientific journals on PubMed post conflicts of interest

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Virtual Mental Health Visits Linked to Lower Suicide-Related Events

As the proportion of virtual mental health visits rose, suicide-related events fell

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Doc Groups Blast 2.8% Cut in Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

But extension of telehealth flexibilities and a change to primary care payment draw praise

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The Robot Will See You Now

Robotics may not be the answer for primary care right now, but "smart systems" sure could help

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How Physicians Can Unionize and Strike With Compassion

It's important to consider the impact on patient care

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Staffing Firm Can't Pay Its Doctors

NES Health says a temporary revenue shortfall is to blame

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Need a CMO? Fractional Health Executives Are a Win-Win

Both clinicians and start-ups benefit from part-time or consulting relationships

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Doc Harbored Undocumented Workers; Doc Gets Life in Prison for Sexual Assault

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

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HCA Nurses Score Win Against AI; Docs Use ChatGPT in Clinic; New AI-Powered EHR

A monthly roundup of healthcare-focused AI news and research

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AI Colonoscopies: More Benign Lesion Removals, Potentially Higher Costs

At scale, the benefits of AI-assisted colonoscopy may not always outweigh the costs

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Backers of Prior Authorization Bill Hopeful for Passage by End of the Year

The bill's cost estimate has dropped from $16 billion to $0, greatly hiking chances of passage

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Toddler's Backyard Snakebite Bills Totaled More Than a Quarter Million Dollars

A look at the cost of antivenom

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House Members Introduce Bill to Reverse Pending Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Cut

Measure includes a 1.8% pay increase for clinicians

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Why Medicine Is Bad at Customer Service -- And How to Fix It

Healthcare is one of few industries still lacking in convenience

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A Look at the Supreme Court's Upcoming Term

Public health is on the chopping block once again

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Remote Patient Monitoring Is a Great Idea. But What's the Best Way to Use It?

We need to figure out how to collect data that patients can really act on

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Hospitals' AI Transcription Tool Invents Things No One Ever Said, Researchers Say

Chunks of text or even entire sentences were made up, according to experts

Patients More Satisfied With AI's Answers Than Those From Their Doctor

"We always think the gold standard is a doctor replying to a message themselves," says researcher

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UVA Health Surgeons Sound Alarm on Upcoding

Leaked meeting audio latest development in ongoing strife at health system, medical school

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Doc's COVID Spending Bust; Plastic Surgeon Faces $10M Suit; Letby Loses Appeal

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

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The Myth of the Comprehensive 20-Minute Visit

We need to make more healthcare happen before and after the in-office appointment

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'Virtual ED' Helps One Health System Avoid Unnecessary Emergency Department Visits

Half of patients referred to care at home, doctor's office, or urgent care

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Doctors, Not AI, Should Authorize Treatments

A new California law shows the way

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Doc Sues Over Spicy Dish; Disciplined for Doctor's Note; Ob/Gyn Attacked Near Office

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

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Use of Prior Authorization Up in Medicare Advantage Plans, Senate Report Finds

Post-acute care services targeted for coverage denials

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Lawmakers Pan DEA's Leaked Plans for Telehealth

Meanwhile, a third extension of current rules is in the works

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Want Electronic Reimbursement? That Will Cost You a 5% Fee.

Predatory insurance fees underscore need for physician payment reform

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Stop the Medicare Payment Cut and Pass a Permanent Fix, House Members Urge Leaders

The Medicare fee schedule is "inherently broken," says bipartisan letter from 233 members

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State to Pay $13M After Shooter Drill Terrified Kids' Psych Hospital

Fifty children at the hospital will each receive about $60,000

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Lessons for Medical Practices From Hurricane Milton

Emergency preparedness helps ensure patient and staff safety

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Billing for Patient Messages May Have Negative Consequences, Analysis Suggests

A survey showed that physicians and patients were concerned about the effects of such fees

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Pharmacist Gets Up to 15 Years in Prison for Meningitis Outbreak Deaths

More than 700 people in 20 states were sickened and dozens died, according to the CDC

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Doctor Shot at Home; Jury Awards Doc $2M; Nurse Arrested in Alleged Bracelet Theft

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

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AI: Could It Answer Patient Emails, or (Legitimately) Excuse You From Jury Duty?

Answering a jury summons gave me time to think about how artificial intelligence could help us

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U.K. Doc Admits Trying to Kill Mother's Partner With Poison Disguised as COVID Vax

Victim diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis that left him in intensive care

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Doctors Cut Back on Seeing Medicare Patients as Another Pay Cut Looms

Those still seeing Medicare patients struggle to stay in private practice

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