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Battle Over Maintenance of Certification Continues in the Courts
Two lawsuits against ABIM dismissed, but appeals are in or on the way.
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CMS Wants More Input on Medicare Scope of Practice RegulationsFederal policy makers are examining regulations that require more-stringent supervision, or that limit providers from practicing at the top of...
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International Medical School Graduates Could Ease U.S. Physician ShortageInternational medical school graduates are more likely to be primary care physicians than their U.S. medical school counterparts, says the...
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Geisinger Offers Debt-free Primary Care Medical SchoolProgram offered for medical students who'll commit to primary care at the Pennsylvania-based health system after graduating.
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Half of Surgery Residents Report Harassment, BullyingResidents who experience mistreatment during training have greater risks of burnout and suicidal thoughts.
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High-risk Patients Have Lower Mortality Rates at Major Teaching HospitalsThe 30-day mortality rate for these high-risk patients was 15.9% at major teaching hospitals, compared with 18.2% at non-teaching hospitals.
FSMB Takes Custody of Hahnemann Hospital Residency Training Records
The financially troubled 496-bed teaching hospital in Philadelphia shutters on September 6.
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ABIM to Launch 'Longitudinal' MOC TestPhysicians can choose between periodic brief assessments or single high-stakes exam.
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'July Effect' is a Fallacy, New Study ShowsNew research debunks the notion that July suffers more medical errors than any other month owing to an influx of...
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New York's Sepsis Protocols Lower Death Rates Research shows 'Rory's Regulations' are saving lives, but one physician urges other states to 'proceed with caution.'
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Hundreds of Trainees in Limbo as Philadelphia Hospital Closes570 residents, fellows scramble to find new jobs.