AMA Discusses Pre-Retirement Evaluation for Aging Doctors
Physicians approved development of preliminary assessment guidelines at AMA meeting.
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Affordable Care Act Subsidies Upheld Under Supreme Court Ruling
Ruling preserves tax credits for 6.4 million people in 34 states.
Baked Goods, Beverages, and Candy Cannabis Products Often Mislabeled
Sixty percent contained less active ingredient than label said, while 23% had more.
Rising Reports Of Medical Identity Theft
Increase of 21.7% in incidents since last report; theft is costly to consumers.
Interstitial Cystitis, White Matter Abnormalities Link Noted
Brain abnormalities linked to symptoms of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome.
Physicians Slow To Adopt Direct Messaging
Secure messaging protocol allows for easy communication; meets HIPPA privacy, security rules.
Obesity Boosts Risks In Procedural Sedation For Pediatric Patients
Increased risk of adverse respiratory events, frequency of airway interventions with obesity.
Failing Exams Noted As Reasons Some Graduating Seniors Not Matching to Residency Programs
More than 250 seniors didn’t match to residency; reasons include failing exams, poor interview skills.
Guidance On Medical Ethics Education Noted In Report
Novel approaches to learning encouraged, such as flipped classroom, use of reflective narratives.
More MCAT Time Linked to Less Med School Success
No impact on medical school admission rate, but lower rate of passing Step examinations.
