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Quality and Risk

July/August 2025

Physicians need expertise in healthcare administration, leadership, and management to effectively lead, make strategic decisions, optimize performance, and improve patient care outcomes.

July 2, 2025

Political and social climates can significantly impact professional decisions and personal well-being, leading individuals to seek environments that align better with their values and provide a sense of security and compassion.

June 23, 2025

Independent pharmacists are stockpiling drugs to mitigate the impact of new U.S. tariffs on pharmaceuticals.

June 15, 2025

Federal prosecutors sought the maximum prison sentence for a healthcare executive convicted of fraud; however, a lighter sentence was granted because of the executive's age and health.

June 2, 2025

The closure of rural hospital birthing units creates significant hardships and risks for expectant mothers, illustrating the broader issue of healthcare access disparities in rural communities. This situation underscores the need for better support a...

May 18, 2025

The Makos Swim Team promotes water safety and diversity in swimming, overcoming historical barriers and funding challenges.

April 20, 2025

Innovative healthcare, like SNF-at-home, can boost recovery and patient comfort by providing care at home, easing hospital burdens, but requires careful patient selection and support.

Every U.S. physician faces an 8.5% annual risk of malpractice suits. Using statistical significance, complications can be validated as natural errors or medical errors with 95% confidence.

As healthcare shifts to larger systems, residents need business and contract negotiation education to ensure their success and leverage in the employment-based model.

A patient's first impression is critical and is shaped by the facility's environment. A well-designed layout with efficient, aesthetically pleasing details enhances practice flow, staff efficiency, and patient experience, driving business success.

Physician leaders are vital in creating patient-centered, equitable programs. This article explores how one institution successfully implemented and evolved gender-affirming care to close healthcare equity gaps.

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Medical gaslighting, where healthcare providers unintentionally dismiss or minimize patients' concerns, risks patient safety by delaying diagnoses and mismanaging care. This issue is worsened by unconscious biases and communication barriers, especial...

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