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Frivolous lawsuits: Still a big threat to doctors?

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Alicia Gallegos
Publish date: November 2, 2020

Dr. G, a New York surgeon, was only a couple years into practice when he faced his first lawsuit.

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Dangers behind antimaskers and antivaxxers: How to combat both

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Alicia Gallegos
Publish date: September 10, 2020

Just as antivaxxers work to swing the opinion of the vaccine-hesitant, anti-maskers are vying with public health advocates for the support of the...

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Three malpractice risks of video visits

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Alicia Gallegos
Publish date: September 1, 2020

“We probably will see more malpractice suits filed the more telehealth is used. It’s a numbers game. The more it’s used, the higher likelihood...

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Would you be happier in a leadership position? This hospitalist wasn’t

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Alicia Gallegos
Publish date: July 8, 2020

Hospitals and health systems are recognizing the value of having physicians in leadership and executive functions.

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COVID-19: New group stands up for health professionals facing retaliation

Author:
Alicia Gallegos
Publish date: June 2, 2020

“Doctors, nurses, health care workers are not the typical type to engage politically, to speak out, [or to] advocate for themselves,” said Beacon...

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COVID-19 exacerbating challenges for Latino patients

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Alicia Gallegos
Publish date: May 20, 2020

The disparities are likely tied to economic and social conditions more common among such populations, compared with non-Hispanic whites.

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Justices appear split over birth control mandate case

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Alicia Gallegos
Publish date: May 11, 2020

U.S. Supreme Court justices appear divided over whether the Trump administration acted properly when it expanded exemptions under the Affordable...

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FDA tightens requirements for COVID-19 antibody tests

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Alicia Gallegos
Publish date: May 4, 2020

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is tightening requirements for companies that develop COVID-19 antibody tests in an effort to combat fraud...

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AAD offers guidance for reopening practices

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Alicia Gallegos
Publish date: April 30, 2020

The American Academy of Dermatology has developed a step-by-step guide to help dermatologists safely reopen their practices for nonessential...

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Volunteer surgeon describes working at a New York hospital

Author:
Alicia Gallegos
Publish date: April 29, 2020

Arghavan Salles, MD, travels across the country to help fight the COVID-19 surge.

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Supreme Court: Government owes more than $12 billion to health plans

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Alicia Gallegos
Publish date: April 29, 2020

In an 8-to-1 vote, justices sided with insurers in the ACA dispute, ruling that the government owes health plans billions in promised payments.

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More doctors used digital tools in 2019

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Alicia Gallegos
Publish date: April 29, 2020

Adoption of digital tools grew between 2016 and 2019, with telehealth visits and remote patient monitoring showing the greatest increases.

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COVID-19 causes financial woes for GI practices

Author:
Alicia Gallegos
Publish date: April 14, 2020

Community GI’s across the country are struggling with lost revenue in the face of COVID-19.

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Concerns for clinicians over 65 grow in the face of COVID-19

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Alicia Gallegos

Health care leaders are sounding the alarm about exposing “senior physicians” to the virus and recommending alternative ways older clinicians can...

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Physician couples draft wills, face tough questions amid COVID-19

Author:
Alicia Gallegos
Publish date: March 30, 2020

Spouses working in health care confront childcare dilemmas, quarantine questions, and health considerations as the pandemic continues.

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