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How regulatory overreach is destroying innovation in U.S. health care

KevinMD

Health care regulatory bodies have embraced a dangerous “accuse first, prove later” strategy that is eroding the foundation of our health care system. Physicians, the bedrock of patient care, are being subjected to accusations based on flimsy, illegitimate reports or random audits. Rather than building cases on substantial initial evidence, these authorities thrive on retrospective Read more… How regulatory overreach is destroying innovation in U.S. health care originally appeared in

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The health of U.S. kids has declined significantly since 2007, a new study finds

NPR Health

A new study in the journal JAMA finds the health of America's children has worsened across several key indicators over the last two decades. That includes the number of children with chronic diseases.

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America’s ER crisis: Why the system is collapsing from within

KevinMD

The Pitt was compelling TV. As an emergency nurse educator for a Stanford campus in Northern California, there is one thing that is required viewing for my new graduate nurses: The Pitt. The ambitious series did an admirable job portraying the complex world of the emergency department. The procedures were clinically accurate. The spectrum of Read more… America’s ER crisis: Why the system is collapsing from within originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Statement on the Passage of H.R.1 Reconciliation Package and Deep Medicaid Cuts

Colorado Academy of Family Physicians

The Colorado Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP) is deeply disappointed by the final passage of H.R.1, a bill that threatens the health and well-being of countless Coloradans by slashing Medicaid funding and reducing access to affordable coverage. These cuts will have real and lasting consequences for patients, physicians, and communities across our state, particularly in.

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How to Start Virtual Care the Right Way: A Proven Roadmap for 2025 and Beyond

Speaker: Dr. Christine Gall, DrPH, MS, BSN, RN

The promise of virtual care is no longer theoretical and is now a critical solution to many of healthcare’s most urgent challenges. Yet many healthcare leaders remain unsure how to build a business case for investment and launching the right program at the right time can be the difference between value and failure. For organizations seeking a financially sound, clinically effective entry point, Virtual Patient Observation (VPO) offers a compelling case to lead with.

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How medicine repurposing enables value-based pain management and insomnia therapy

KevinMD

In today’s evolving health care environment, value-based care is reshaping the future of medicine. The push toward value-based care demands innovative, cost-effective, and patient-centered solutions. A promising yet underutilized strategy is medicine repurposing, the practice of using existing medicines for new therapeutic purposes. Drug repurposing provides a strategic pathway to improving health outcomes while minimizing Read more… How medicine repurposing enables value-based pain manage

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RFK Jr.'s vaccine policy sparks a lawsuit from the American Academy of Pediatrics

NPR Health

AAP and other leading health organizations allege that the health secretary violated federal law when he took the COVID vaccine off the list of recommended shots for pregnant women and healthy children.

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7 ways to cut overhead without cutting staff

Physician's Practice

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Finding balance and meaning in medical practice: a holistic approach to professional fulfillment

KevinMD

The modern medical profession presents practitioners with an abundance of opportunities that extend far beyond traditional patient care. Today’s physicians navigate complex roles as clinicians, researchers, educators, administrators, and community leaders while maintaining personal relationships and spiritual well-being. Rather than viewing these diverse responsibilities as competing demands, successful physicians learn to integrate them into a Read more… Finding balance and meaning in med

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Medication With Behavioral Telehealth Boosts Outcomes Beyond Weight Loss

Physician's Weekly

An abstract presented at the ADA 85th Scientific Sessions showed that obesity telemedicine plus GLP-1 therapy yielded improvements in multiple outcomes. Combining glucagon-like peptide 1 agonist (GLP-1) therapy with a virtual behavioral intervention significantly enhances outcomes beyond weight loss, according to a study presented at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 85th Scientific Sessions.

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Why timing, not surgery, determines patient survival

KevinMD

She was 68. Diabetic. Living alone with chronic osteoarthritis. Like many patients, she carried a story more complex than any preoperative checklist could capture: a long history of opioid dependence, obesity, limited mobility, and no one at home to help her recover. Her total knee replacement—performed with state-of-the-art robotic precision—was flawless.

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Paid time off for hospitalists: Who is getting away from it all?

Today's Hospitalist

HOW MUCH PAID time off do hospitalists get a year? According to our most recent survey results, adult hospitalists receive an average of 6.1 paid days off a year. But that average includes the whopping two-thirds of hospitalists who said they receive no paid time off at all, a percentage that we’ve seen in previous surveys. Another way to look at data on PTO is how many days off hospitalists who do have PTO receive a year.

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Why financial planning is a critical tool for physician well-being [PODCAST]

KevinMD

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Certified financial planner Brian Case discusses the article, “Personal financial planning shouldn’t be a taboo subject.” They explore the often-overlooked link between financial stress and the crisis of physician burnout, turnover, and the alarming rate of physician suicide.

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Want to make yourself less appealing to mosquitoes? Our quiz has surprising ideas

NPR Health

Level up your knowledge of mosquito bite prevention with our quiz. It's full of surprising, science-backed tactics that may save you from getting eaten alive this summer.

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The Art of Communication: How to Stay Calm, Connected and In Control During Life’s Toughest Moments with Jefferson Fisher

Dr Chatterjee

Our posture, our breath, the way our feet strike the ground – all tell the story of how we move through life. But how often do we pay attention to this story - or even rewrite it?

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Feds investigate hospitals over religious exemptions from gender-affirming care

NPR Health

A physician assistant claimed she was fired by a Michigan hospital for seeking a religious exemption regarding gender-affirming care. Now the federal government is also investigating.

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Celebrate National Be a Kid Again Day: Rediscover Joy, Health, and a Fresh Start!

Family Physicians of Cedar Rapids

July 8th is National Be a Kid Again Day, a wonderful reminder that no matter how many birthdays we’ve celebrated, we all deserve to laugh, play, and feel our best. When you think back to childhood, chances are you remember a time when you felt energetic, curious, and full of possibility. Why not bring some of that youthful spirit back into your life today?

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FDA Softens August 2025 NDSRI Deadline—Progress Reports Now Accepted

FDA Law

By Charles D. Snow — Recently, FDA announced a deadline shift, although the Agency did so quietly. On June 23, 2025, FDA updated its CDER Nitrosamine Impurity Acceptable Intake Limits webpage to permit manufacturers and sponsors more time to submit required changes for nitrosamine drug substance‑related impurities (NDSRIs) for approved or currently marketed products.

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Itchy? Air pollution might be making it worse

NPR Health

Short Wave producer Hannah Chinn has adult-onset eczema. They're not the only one. Up to ten percent of people in the United States have it, according to the National Eczema Association — and its prevalence is increasing. Despite its ubiquity, a lot about this skin condition remains a mystery. So today, Hannah's getting answers. In this encore episode, they sat down with Raj Fadadu , a dermatologist at the University of California, San Diego, to ask: What is eczema?

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9 ways to stay sharp when summer fatigue sets in

Physician's Practice

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What’s next for value-based care

Permanente Medicine

  This webinar explores what’s next for value-based care and the differences that set it apart from fee-for-service models and the importance of rewarding value over volume. The guests highlight the need for aligning incentives to foster trust between physicians and patients, and the important role of data sharing in achieving better health outcomes in a coordinated system.