In states where abortion is outlawed, the number of new MDs applying to residencies dropped 4.2% since last year, an analysis from the AAMC finds.

In a national poll, more than half of respondents said they were “very concerned” about the cost of medical care, home care, assisted living and prescription drugs. Those concerns outweighed vaccine hesitancy, crime and loneliness.

The cardiologist has been fasting in his office since May 11. He insists that he and his colleagues need more room to provide care for a growing patient population. 

The White House’s Office of Management and Budget recently released final guidance for the use of AI by executive-branch departments and agencies.

In a letter dated May 20, a number of medical associations and physicians groups ask the OCR to force UnitedHealth Group to follow through on notifying patients that their data was taken by hackers.

Desi Barroga and Deno Barroga allegedly prescribed opiates to patients in exchange for false statements to insurers.

Centene is partnering with developer McCormack Baron Salzar to build the new units in eight states.

Heart Rhythm Society President Jodie Hurwitz, MD, told Cardiovascular Business that pulsed field ablation was one of the hottest topics at Heart Rhythm 2024. It may be early, she said, but the technology is already making an impact. 

A hearing to approve the sales of its hospitals and clinics is scheduled for July 2.

As AI continues augmenting the expertise of healthcare professionals, look for it to go further and do nothing less than “enhance humanity.”