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Infographic: Salary Satisfaction for Female Doctors
Female physicians earned about 3% higher compensation on average in 2023, but a gender pay gap and dissatisfaction with salary remain issues. Medscape
Infographic: Cognitive Tests for Older Docs?
Cognitive tests for doctors and dating patients are among scenarios in an infographic on issues in physicians’ interactions with one another and patients. Medscape
Infographic: How Paychecks Look for Millennial Doctors
In a recent Medscape survey, US physicians under age 40 reported about 4% higher compensation on average in 2023. Young specialists earned more than primary care physicians. Medscape
Infographic: How Physicians Feel About Health Insurers
US doctors are unenthused about the reimbursement rates that private insurance companies pay. In a Medscape survey, they also say that staff need more time for paperwork. Medscape
McDonald Criteria Update Aims to Simplify, Speed MS Diagnosis
MS experts are recommending updates to the 2017 McDonald diagnostic criteria that aim to make diagnosis easier, faster and more accurate. Medscape Medical News
Infographic: Frustration With Slow Progress on Resident Pay
Medical residents have had 2 straight years with decent pay gains. But because 7 lean years preceded that, they expressed frustration in a Medscape survey. Medscape
Infographic: Office Culture More Than Catchphrase for Docs
Most doctors in a Medscape survey said that workplace culture is at least as important to them as money and that a supportive culture is absolutely reachable. Medscape
Infographic: PAs Feel Content With Jobs Despite Challenges
A Medscape survey found that physician assistants (PAs) generally expressed high satisfaction with their careers despite various challenges. Medscape
Infographic: Ideal States for Setting Up a Practice
A Medscape data analysis shows five states where physicians can be successful professionally and also thrive personally. Medscape
Keeping Eyes Safe From COVID-19: What Works?
The latest recommendations on how eyeglasses, contact lenses, face shields, and goggles may be enlisted in the battle against COVID-19. Medscape Ophthalmology
6 Big Changes Coming for Office-Visit Coding
Next year, physicians may have an easier time coding for office visits — and could even earn more money from them. Medscape Business of Medicine
The Week That Wasn’t: Glasses, Church & COVID, Male Sexual Desire
Three medical stories that we didn’t cover, explained. Medscape
Malpractice Case: Follow Through on Your First Suspicions
Medicine is full of mysteries, but acting diligently until a solution is reached is critical. Cooperative of American Physicians
What Docs Hate: Every Specialty Has Its Thing
A recent lively discussion on Twitter encouraged clinicians in all specialties to note the one thing that most gets their hackles up. Some of them will surprise you. Medscape Family Medicine
Patients Who Refuse Masks: Responses That Won’t Get You Sued
A patient refuses to wear a mask in your office. Can you refuse to provide care? Medscape Family Medicine
Telephone vs Telemedicine: Code and Bill Correctly During COVID-19
CMS says it will reimburse for telephone-based consults the same as for office visits during COVID-19. Expert Betsy Nicoletti explains how to code and bill these services properly during the pandemic. Medscape Business of Medicine
New Billing Basics for Telemedicine
With the expanded use of telehealth amid COVID-19, it’s important that those who are new to it understand how to bill correctly. Coding expert Betsy Nicoletti explains. Medscape Business of Medicine
COVID and Med Ed: Resident and Student Describe ‘New Normal’
The COVID-19 pandemic has also changed life for med students and residents who aren’t on the front lines. Two siblings–one a student, the other a resident–discuss what they have experienced. Medscape Med Students
Topol: US Betrays Healthcare Workers in Coronavirus Disaster
Many US healthcare workers started this year already suffering from burnout, but the worst was yet to come. Medscape