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The problem with diploma mills in medicine

The increase in unsupervised nurse practice is worrisome in light of a new trend in nurse education—the explosive growth of diploma mills, writes this physician.

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This is why gun violence is a public health concern

The recent shooting deaths of 17 students and adults at a Florida high school has sparked a new round of debate over ways to curb gun violence.

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Ethnic disparities evaporate with DAA treatment of hepatitis C infections

Early diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis C virus infections can prevent liver cancer and end-stage liver disease even in high-risk ethnic minorities, according to a new study.

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Two paths ahead for MACRA and QPP

More providers than ever before are getting a full pass on pay-for-performance in 2018, and even those that are required to participate have a path that is only marginally more difficult than this year. Is all that too good to be true?

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‘When blame is lopsided, it can lead to tragedy’

If we accept the premise that doctors and nurses are among the most well-intentioned people in society, we must also acknowledge that there is often a deep divide between these two communities of caregivers.

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