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Good Riddance to Routine Pelvic Examinations
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Patient Safety Lessons All Around Us
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CMS Proposed Payment Changes for Outpatient Procedures
On July 14, 2014, the CMS released its Proposed Hospital Outpatient Prospective…
Physicians Lose Right of Free Speech
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As the percentage of large employers that consider a shift to defined…
Andre Blackman: Sustain or Die Manifesto [PODCAST]
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Scrutinizing Adherence Must Not Be Shortsighted
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How to Be a Bridge Over Troubled Waters for Friends and Family
“What you’re going through is so horrible. I can’t even imagine being…
Health Wonk Review: August Recess Edition
Today, it is my distinct pleasure to host the month’s only issue…
Doc Foreman: Suicide Education and Twitter [PODCAST]
Get Social Health talks to Dr. April C. Foreman (or @DocForeman to her…