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Rural Doctors鈥 Training May Be In Jeopardy
A program designed to address the shortage of doctors in rural and poor urban areas could be in peril unless Congress acts.
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For Doctors, A Clamp Down On Visas Could Have An Uneven Effect In The U.S.
New research shows that physicians getting H-1B visas account for just over 1 percent of all doctors, but some areas are much more likely to be seeking their services.
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California Doctors Again Press For More Money To Treat Poor Patients
They want the state鈥檚 new tobacco tax to help pay for a raise in Medicaid rates, but so far Gov. Jerry Brown has other plans for that money.
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Two Words Can Soothe Patients Who Have Been Harmed: We鈥檙e Sorry
For patients killed or maimed by medical errors, doctors and hospitals still often deny wrongdoing. But newer programs offering prompt disclosure of medical errors, an apology and compensation for them or their families are growing.
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California Medical Board President Faces Questions Over Vote In Sexual Misconduct Case
After the medical board reinstated the license of doctor who molested patients, one member 鈥搉ow president -- secured a $40 million donation for a pet project from the doctor鈥檚 relative. He says the two events are unrelated. Critics are demanding an investigation.
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Lost In Translation: When Parents And Pediatricians Don鈥檛 Speak The Same Language
Latino parents who speak only Spanish are less likely to report having satisfactory experiences with their children's doctors than Latino parents who speak English, a new California study shows.
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Insuring Your Health
Advocates Of Flat-Fee Primary Care See Opening In GOP鈥檚 Market-Driven Approach
In direct primary care, a monthly fee covers routine care, limiting insurers' role. But does it really provide better value?
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Geriatricians Can Help Aging Patients Navigate Multiple Ailments
Aging adults with complex needs can get special assistance from doctors trained as geriatricians.
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Travel Ban Spotlights U.S. Dependence On Foreign-Born Doctors
One in four doctors practicing in the U.S. is an international medical doctor. Many foreign-born doctors practice in parts of the country where there are doctor shortages.
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Repeal & Replace Watch
Influence Of GOP Doctors Caucus Grows As Congress Looks To Replace Health Law
As conservative physicians rise to more powerful positions in government, some question whether they speak for the nation鈥檚 doctors.
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California Regulator Slams Health Insurers Over Faulty Doctor Lists
A new report finds that major insurers like Aetna and UnitedHealth submitted conflicting lists to the state that were off by thousands of doctors.
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Leading Republicans See A Costly Malpractice Crisis 鈥 Experts Don鈥檛
The incoming HHS secretary wants to boldly reform the malpractice system, saying hundreds of billions are wasted on 鈥渓awsuit abuse鈥 and defensive medicine. Industry experts say premiums and claims are down and 鈥渋t鈥檚 a wonderful time for doctors.鈥
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Women Doctors May Be Better For Patients鈥 Health
Older patients who were treated in the hospital by women physicians were less likely to die or be readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of discharge, according to a new study.
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Price Poised To Protect Doctors’ Interests At HHS
As a Republican congressman, orthopedic surgeon Tom Price introduced bills to protect doctors鈥 financial interests.
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Insurers鈥 Flawed Directories Leave Patients Scrambling For In-Network Doctors
Many consumers find that doctors listed in their plan鈥檚 directories aren鈥檛 accepting new patients, charge large concierge fees or may not even be in the network. Regulators don鈥檛 check.
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Victims Seek Payments As ‘Dr. Death’ Declares Innocence
While hundreds of his former patients submit claims for restitution, a Detroit cancer doctor convicted of making millions by purposefully poisoning them with drugs they didn鈥檛 need vows to prove his innocence.
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A Consumer鈥檚 Guide To Medicare鈥檚 New Rules On Doctor Pay
Federal officials have released final regulations for the new program, which will reward physicians for providing high quality, efficient care.
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California鈥檚 Latino Doctors Push For More Of Their Own
More than one-third of the state鈥檚 Latino physicians plan to retire within the next 10 years, according to a new survey.
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California Aims To Limit Surprise Medical Bills
The problem, known as balance billing, happens when patients are treated by an out-of-network professional at an in-network facility. Gov. Jerry Brown is expected to sign the legislation.