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Biden Cracks Down on Prior Authorization
U.S. speeds up health insurer process used to authorize medical care
‘Emergency’ or Not, COVID Still Killing People
Here’s what physicians advise to stay safe
Illinois Society of Plastic Surgeons Meeting, May 16
Illinois Society of Plastic Surgeons Member meeting and Senior Resident Paper Competition
Physicians ‘Excited’ and ‘Concerned’ about Artificial Intelligence
Member Benefits Report - AMA Poll
Patients of Color Expect Discrimination
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AMA: 73% Of U.S. Lacks Health Insurance Competition
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois controls 60% of Chicago’s commercial health plan market
U.S. Medical Schools Enroll More Diverse Classes
More women than men enrolled for fifth year in a row By Bruce Japsen
Primary Care in ‘Office Setting’ Dips Slightly
Patients with employer-based health insurance receive care in doctors’ offices less than 90% of the time By Bruce Japsen
A Disabled Physician’s Advice on Disabled Patients
How physicians can better serve their disabled patients By Delia O’Hara
A Physician’s Take on Equity, Sustainability and Improvement
Chicago Medicine interviews Joint Commission CEO Dr. Jonathan Perlin for insight on the accreditor’s four new areas of focus known as the HELP agenda
Physician Burnout & Career Fatigue
Medical boards and health systems are making systemic changes to humanize physicians and reduce longstanding stigmas around seeking mental health treatment
Half of U.S. Won’t Get COVID Shot
Poll: 52% of those previously vaccinated haven’t gotten latest vaccination
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The Next New Thing in Medical Devices: Biowearables
Healthcare industry hopes biowearable devices like Abbott’s Lingo trigger better patient-physician conversations about health
Ransomware Attacks Impact 52 Million Patients
539 healthcare systems including Chicago sites hit since 2016
Physician Pay for Telehealth ‘Similar’ to In-Person
During the pandemic, private insurers paid similarly for telehealth and in-person care
AMA Interim Meeting, November 9-12
AMA Interim Meeting
Physician Practices Struggle to Find Support Staff
Primary care practices have lost 40% of support staff since 2019
Deaths in Pediatric ERs from Guns Doubled during Pandemic
Researchers from Chicago Lurie Children’s Hospital physicians led study By Bruce Japsen
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