July 02, 2024

Black Docs Lacking Amid Growing Attacks on Diversity Programs

Research has shown that patients of color prefer seeing doctors of their own race — and some studies have shown health outcomes are better for Black patients seeing Black doctors.

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September 23, 2024

Physicians Urged to Scrutinize Employers Beyond Salary

Beyond salary and work-life balance, physicians seeking new roles should evaluate potential employers' governance, reward systems, and culture, according to a viewpoint published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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June 21, 2024

Judge Rules HHS Online Tracking Bulletin Unlawful

Judge rules in favor of AHA, declaring HHS's online tracking restrictions unlawful, impacting hospitals' use of web technologies for health information sharing.

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July 08, 2024

Lack of Affordability Tops Older Americans’ List of Health Care Worries

Rising health care costs and financial constraints place a significant burden on older adults, leading to anxiety about affording medical care, long-term care, and prescription drugs.

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October 29, 2024

Study: Parent Physicians Face $2M Pay Gap

Parent physicians face stark earning divides: mothers' pay drops with each child while fathers see raises, creating $2M career gap.

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August 30, 2024

Feds Bolster Health Care Nondiscrimination Protections

HHS issued two final rules strengthening health care nondiscrimination protections, requiring providers to ensure accessibility, mitigate bias in AI tools, and provide language assistance services.

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June 26, 2024

Judge Rules HHS Online Tracking Bulletin Unlawful

Judge rules in favor of AHA, declaring HHS's online tracking restrictions unlawful, impacting hospitals' use of web technologies for health information sharing.

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July 12, 2024

Johns Hopkins Waives Med School Tuition

Bloomberg Philanthropies billion-dollar boost slashes student debt, transforming Johns Hopkins into a tuition-free med school for most aspiring doctors.

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July 29, 2024

Why Many 'Nonprofit' Hospitals Are Thriving Financially

Discover how major nonprofit hospitals have expanded into for-profit ventures while retaining tax-exempt status, raising questions about their charitable nature and financial practices.

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