May 30, 2017Tuesday patient careresearchresidency Improving care Cost of an ER visit? Study finds most doctors have no idea New research in the JAOA finds 62% of emergency department doctors struggle with estimating costs of care. Take our quiz to test your acumen.
May 9, 2017Tuesday JAOAlifestyle medicineresearch Lifestyle interventions Employer-funded health programs can improve employees’ health, preliminary study finds JAOA study examined participation in the Complete Health Improvement Program.
May 1, 2017Monday JAOAopioidsresearch Pain management JAOA article discusses the osteopathic approach to chronic pain Opioids are no longer the go-to treatment option for the 100 million Americans with chronic pain.
April 19, 2017Wednesday leadershiposteopathic medical educationpatient careresearch Medical communications New book says better communication is the key to reducing medical errors The book aims to assist physicians and medical educators with recognizing the complexity of communication in health care.
April 4, 2017Tuesday COMLEXJAOAmedical schoolNBOMEosteopathic medical educationresearchstudents Osteopathic licensing Changes coming to COMLEX-USA exams NBOME is using evidence-based research to redesign the COMLEX-USA.
April 4, 2017Tuesday JAOAosteopathic medical educationpublic healthresearchvideo News in brief Public health students can help physicians improve health equity, JAOA study reports Interprofessional education may help students in clinical programs to recognize social determinants of health.
April 4, 2017Tuesday research Deadline April 21 Summer research fellowship opportunity at Touro University Nevada Nevada undergraduate students interested in health care are eligible for the fellowship.
March 29, 2017Wednesday research State by state Best and worst states for doctors in 2017: See how your state stacks up A WalletHub analysis considers physicians’ salary, competition, and CME requirements to rank “best” and “worst” states.
March 20, 2017Monday How I Practiceresearch Tribal health In Anchorage, DO dedicates career to Alaska Native health Ellen Provost, DO, uses epidemiology and biostatistics to improve public health in the Alaska Native people.
Feb. 23, 2017Thursday innovationosteopathic medical educationresearchresidencystudents Osteopathic research Up to $25,000 in research grants available for students and residents Apply by May 31 and make a significant contribution to osteopathic medicine with a research project.