64 closures in 5 years
Oct. 17, 2018Rural hospital closures increased dramatically in the past 5 years
Financial pressures have led many rural hospitals to close. Southern hospitals and for-profit hospitals were impacted most.
Dress to impress
Oct. 17, 2018Does it matter if doctors wear white coats?
From germs to patient perception: Here’s what to consider when you’re considering the traditional physician garb.
A life in medicine
Oct. 16, 2018In Memoriam: Keith Peterson, DO, sports medicine pioneer
Dr. Peterson was known for founding the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine.
Working on salary
Oct. 10, 2018Moving away from fee-for-service: Doctors take on more financial risk, gain time with patients
Some Medicare Advantage insurers pay a flat fee for all of a patient’s health needs. Doctors get more money upfront and more control over patient care.
Newsbriefs
DO elected to leadership position on ACGME Board of Directors
As vice chair, Karen J. Nichols, DO, is the first osteopathic physician to serve in a leadership position on the ACGME Board.
Oct. 10, 2018
Documentary featuring sports med DO nominated for regional Emmy
Rebeccah R. Rodriguez, DO, was one of several Latinas highlighted for their work in STEM careers in “SciGirls Stories: Latinas at Work.”
Oct. 5, 2018
DO appointed to National Institutes of Health council
Kendi Hensel, DO, PhD, will serve on the National Advisory Council for Complementary and Integrative Health.
Oct. 5, 2018
HRSA awards ATSU-SOMA $1.9 million for primary care fellowship
The grant will support a fellowship for physicians and physician assistants in underserved communities.
Oct. 1, 2018
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A life in medicine
In Memoriam: Oct. 15, 2018
View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.
Money matters
Are you overly reliant on federal loan forgiveness?
A finance pro offers insights into the intricacies of federal student loan forgiveness.
Opinion
Medicare for All: Worth fighting for
The osteopathic profession has a proud origin, based on casting out a health system that was known to be harmful. This is a similar fight.
Teaching: The best way to learn
5 tips on becoming a program director
DOs share their insights on what it takes and how to prepare to train the next generation of physicians.
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Downsizing
Micropractices: Small footprint, big changes for patient care, DOs say
A different way to practice
A micropractice is a type of solo practice that aims to run more efficiently by reducing overhead costs in order to increase time with patients. Physicians running micropractices limit the size of their patient population and employ time-saving technologies to increase efficiency; these actions serve the goal of fostering a strong patient-doctor relationship.