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Recipe for More Rural Physicians
"Exposure to rural medicine during residency training is associated with a significant increase in the likelihood a physician will practice in a rural setting upon entering practice, a recently published study found. The study—published in the Journal of Graduate...
Six Ways to Celebrate the Holidays While Working Locums
"The holidays are often a time for people to take a break from their professional lives and spend quality time with family. Hospitals often need additional coverage during this season to account for increased census and staff shortages, presenting opportunities for...
What Millennials Want from Their Doctor
"For most doctors, patient visits tend to skew a little older. This should not dissuade you, however, from creating a practice that is inclusive and inviting to younger generations. Millennials, in particular, can be a challenging demographic to entice. According to...
COVID-19 Vaccine for Children
"Ahead of the anticipated emergency use authorization (EUA) of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 5–11 years old, White House officials have announced a vaccination plan that represents a departure from the approach the country took with adults. That is...
New Physician Fee Schedule Feedback
"With the release of the 2022 physician fee schedule, physician organizations are now speaking out about what they like and dislike about the new rules. The new fee schedule extends some telehealth provisions that were implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic,...
The Future of Waiting Rooms
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a near-overnight revolution in many parts of health care, and nowhere was this seen more than in the waiting room. Now that things have changed, what does the future hold? Medical Economics® sat down with David Berg, president and...
Operating at a Loss: Donation of Time
Below is a story about a student struggling to understand her inefficiency between juggling, schooling, work/residency and being a parent. She began asking colleagues how they managed their time and documentation. Every doctor explained that they, too, were...