The persistent bruise on the back of President Donald Trump's right hand was again clearly visible this week, setting off another round of speculation about his health. White House blames handshaking and aspirin, but physicians say another cause is more likely.
Up to 100,000 Californians have been infected with a potentially fatal disease — without even knowing it. Chagas disease, caused by a parasite that lives inside so-called “kissing bugs,” has been reported in California and 29 other U.S. states.
When I found out about the summary suspension of my medical license in February, I was terrified and shocked, but I knew it was a mistake. There had not been any hearing. I was not even aware they were charging me until I got the letter.
We tell ourselves documentation is for patient safety. For continuity. For protection. But let’s be honest. It’s for billing. And once you see that clearly, it is hard to unsee.
Physicians in 2025 face a myriad of challenges, from health insurance complexities to the rise in medical misinformation. Four physicians recently came together to discuss the most difficult lessons they’ve had to learn in the profession.
For everything from aesthetic touch-ups to 9-1-1 emergencies, the wealthy are calling on providers who charge membership fees ranging from a few thousand dollars to six figures a year
Every system is perfectly designed to get the results it gets. It has been said that change only happens with the right degree of crisis.
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