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California Health Workers Get a Pay Bump Under New Minimum Wage Law

Many workers will see the increase this week

Oct 16, 2024
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Opinion
Why Would a Promising Young Physician Take His Own Life?

The loss of William West Jr. forces us to consider the role of health systems in staff well-being

Oct 15, 2024
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Highest Paid Medical ľֱ in 2024

Each of these specialties average over $500k per year

Oct 10, 2024
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Emergency Medicine May Join the ERAS Exodus

The specialty is considering following in the footsteps of ob/gyn and others

Oct 09, 2024
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Dozens Who Were Told They Failed the Pathology Board Exam Actually Passed

American Board of Pathology re-scored the exam and issued refunds to impacted test takers

Oct 08, 2024
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ERAS Applications Are Trending Down With Program Signaling, but Still Too High

Data are promising, but more needs to be done to reduce applications, experts say

Oct 07, 2024
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Finding Humanity in Provider Burnout, and Other Stories of Perseverance

Jessi Gold, MD, takes readers on a journey of self-reflection in her new book

Oct 07, 2024
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Nurse Death Ruled Homicide; Hospital Workers Missing in N.C.; Human Hairball Surgery

Health news and commentary gathered by ľֱ staff

Oct 04, 2024
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In a First, Academic Center Offers Chiropractic Program

University of Pittsburgh program won't be part of its medical school

Oct 03, 2024
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Ob/Gyn Applications Stable in First Year of Independent Residency System

The number of applicants is strong, but are applicants still applying to too many programs?

Oct 03, 2024
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Hospitals Still Feeling Impacts of Hurricane Helene

Asheville's Mission Hospital remains without running water

Oct 03, 2024
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Opinion
Reclaiming the Night in the Wake of 'Abhaya's' Murder

To everyone in medicine: don't underestimate the gentleness of Indian women as weakness

Sep 29, 2024
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UVA Med School Faces Toxic Work Environment Allegations

More than 100 doctors, faculty members signed no-confidence letter against administrators

Sep 26, 2024
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Opinion
Healthcare Unionization Isn't the Only Option

In this changing workplace, managers and leaders can do better for their staff

Sep 25, 2024
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