Jeanette Hurt

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5 ways to avoid a phishing attack at your medical practice

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Emails luring physicians and staff into installing malware on their computers continues to spread. Here’s how to protect yourself and your patients.

American older adults sicker and poorer than 10 other countries, survey says

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Older adults in the United States are sicker and more likely to skip treatment than senior patients in 10 other developed countries, according to an international survey by the Commonwealth Fund.

8 ways to combat politics in the exam room

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It has been a rough start to 2017 when it comes to politics and healthcare. While no formal studies have been completed, many physicians say political talk with patients is increasing.

Don't let patients bringing politics into the exam room give you a migraine

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Contentiousness. Rage. Hate. Political talk often becomes anything but a civil conversation, and these days, patients are bringing their politics with them into exam rooms.

Foreign-born physicians struggle with visa processing change

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The change has been problematic because it adds more uncertainty and extra wait time in a long, bureaucratic process, which then may jeopardize their jobs.

Medical residents angered at extended work hours

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New ACGME work hours upset medical residents