A year before ObamaCare became law, an IBD/TIPP Poll warned that it would lead to doctor shortages because many would quit or retire early. New evidence shows that our warnings were dead on. A recent report from the Association of Medical Colleges projects doctor shortages of up to 121,300 within the next 12 years. That's a 16% increase from their forecast just last year.
Amazon has hired well-known cardiologist Maulik Majmudar for a new role, as it looks to move into the $3 trillion health care sector. Majmudar announced his new role on his Twitter account on Monday.
A Dartmouth College investigation has concluded that Dr. H. Gilbert Welch, one of the country’s most prominent health care policy scholars, committed research misconduct in connection with a paper published in a top medical journal.
During times of crisis, you’re forced to learn a lot about yourself — and quickly. That was certainly the case for our team at Orlando Health when faced with the aftermath of the Pulse nightclub shooting on June 12, 2016.
If your primary care doctor is employed by Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you will be asked what seems like some unusual questions at your next appointment. Questions like: Do you have any spiritual beliefs that would influence your care? Do you have someone who loves you? Do you have something that brings you joy? Do you have a sense of peace today?
In recent years, the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society has turned its focus to caring for caregivers. The medical society, one of the oldest medical societies in the west, celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, is attempting to curb the effects of physician burnout through its Joy of Medicine program.