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Could giving low-income patients cash improve their health?

Guaranteed income programs have been successful in low-income countries. Now, researchers hope to test their effectiveness in the U.S.

  • May 30, 2024
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Women are changing the face of medicine in America

Data from the past 18 years show how women have driven growth in the supply of physicians and expanded their presence in some of the largest specialties.

  • May 28, 2024
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In their own words: Medical students reflect on their journeys

Through 55-word stories, students share aspects of their medical school experiences — from meaningful patient encounters to moments of joy and heartbreak.

  • May 23, 2024
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5 ways to combat surging syphilis cases in the United States

Syphilis has reached alarming rates unseen in the U.S. since the 1950s. A CDC expert lays out steps to halt increases and prevent dramatic health problems.

  • May 21, 2024

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Studying Former Presidents Provides Leadership Lessons for All of Us, Says Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin

Doris Kearns Goodwin will be a plenary speaker at Learn Serve Lead 2016: The AAMC Annual Meeting on Saturday, Nov. 12, 8:45–10 a.m.

  • Oct. 25, 2016
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CMS Hospital Star Ratings First Step in Effort to Improve Quality Measures

The Hospital Star Ratings are one part of CMS efforts to make quality data accessible.

  • Oct. 4, 2016
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In the Search for Measures that Matter, Star Ratings Miss the Mark

The flawed methodology behind the new CMS Star Ratings has created a confusing picture of U.S. hospital care that could have serious consequences for patients.

  • Oct. 4, 2016
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CMS Star Ratings Met with Criticism in Academic Medicine Community

Many in the academic medicine community objected to Star ratings, asserting that they did not provide an accurate view of quality at major teaching hospitals.

  • Sept. 29, 2016
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Early Adopters of Bundled Payments Discuss Challenges, Lessons Learned

The ACA has been instrumental in launching new payment methods designed to help institutions continue to provide quality patient care while reducing costs.

  • Sept. 27, 2016
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Medical Marriages: First Comes Friendship, Then Comes Marriage

For two physicians who put in long hours and never really leave work behind thanks to being on-call, busy is an understatement.

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Getting Married During Medical School or Residency

Find out why it's important for medical students and residents getting married to understand the ramifications it will have on their finances.

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What It's Like to Get Married During Medical School

A medical student answers questions about what it was like to get married during medical school.