Black women are 2.3 times as likely and Hispanic women 1.4 times more likely to die of diabetes as non-Hispanic white women, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of ...

AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health system leaders to scientists and public ...

At Marshfield Clinic Health System, physicians struggling with burnout have a great place to turn for peer support, mentorship and coaching. Pressure, long hours and emotional exhaustion are ...

What’s the news: The AMA and the Mississippi State Medical Association were successful in their efforts to prevent scope of practice expansions that would have harmed Mississippi patients. Mississippi ...

AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health system leaders to scientists and public ...

Behemoth health insurers claim this time-wasting practice improves care and saves everyone money. Look beyond the myths and find out the facts. Knowing the truth is important because prior ...

Asthma can be life-threatening if you don’t get treatment. Two physicians, from Bayhealth and Rush University System for Health, share more. Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects more ...

AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health system leaders to scientists and public ...

Even in pass-fail format, the exam remains a unique challenge for medical students. Here’s how to stay ahead on test prep and pass on your first try. Since Step 1 of the United States Medical ...

Ensuring that patients can continue to receive first-dollar preventive care coverage under the Affordable Care Act will save lives and reduce costs. Physicians know that preventive medical care saves ...

Gulf South-based health system boasts low doctor turnover rate, wins kudos from USA Today, Gallup, Fortune magazine. Find out what they’re doing right. When it comes to recruitment, Ochsner Health ...

Physician schedules often fail to account for time spent on nonpatient-facing tasks. R. John Sawyer, PhD, of Ochsner Health, shares what to change. Physician schedules often fail to block off the time ...