Jeff Bendix, Senior Editor

Nearly one in five American adults still uses tobacco in some form.

Doximity has up-to-date info on the specialties that pay the most.

Medicaid expansion, increased federal subsidies drove growth

Average life expectancy in the U.S. varies widely by location.

Alcohol consumption and its accompanying costs vary widely by state

Despite prevalence, few institutions have formal programs for addressing burnout.

It’s important for doctors to work on the elements of burnout they can control rather than waiting for the system to change

COVID-19’s has resulted in great emotional distress among doctors.

Even small steps towards mindfulness can provide doctors with a sense of control in their lives.

Pausing between patients for a few slow, deep breaths can help doctors be more emotionally present.

How practicing meditation can increase mindfulness.

Doctors’ inability to stop thinking about work can harm relationships with family and friends.

Gail Gazelle, M.D., explains the benefits of mindfulness.

Doctors can learn to look for early warning signs of their own emotional distress.

Doctors can learn to recognize when their emotions are being triggered learn to lower their emotional temperature.

How doctors can manage their emotions and learn to build resilience.

Individual doctors can take steps to ensure high-quality care for every patient.

Higher pay, pandemic-related stress most common reasons for departures.

Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says thorough, accurate documentation is a doctor’s best defense against malpractice suits.

Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says capping awards for pain and suffering would affect very few people while helping slow the rise in malpractice premiums.

Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says the COVID-19 pandemic has produced far fewer malpractice claims than originally expected.

Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says malpractice rates generally are more stable in primary care than other specialties.

Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says malpractice premium increases vary according to location and specialty.

Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says malpractice insurance companies have been paying more in settlements than they are collecting in premiums, forcing them to raise premiums.

Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, explains that malpractice lawsuits now seek to punish wrongdoers, not just provide compensation to those harmed by malpractice.

Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, describes how large malpractice awards affect claims in similar cases.

Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says malpractice award amounts have been rising much faster than inflation, which drives up insurance premiums.

Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, explains what’s behind recent increases in physicians’ malpractice insurance rates.

What services is telehealth best suited for?

The subspecialties with the highest starting salaries, and highest incomes after 10 years, for men and women in adult medical subspecialties.