How to Build Rapport With a Physician Recruiter

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Trouble With Sense of Direction May Be Linked to Early Alzheimer's: Study

Title: Trouble With Sense of Direction May Be Linked to Early Alzheimer's: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 4/26/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/27/2016 12:00:00 AM

OncoBreak: Radon Risk; E-Cig Boost; Pricey Tests in Toledo

(MedPage Today) -- News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

New Medicare Rules Would Increase Bonus Opportunities, Ease Reporting

(MedPage Today) -- CMS to simplify reimbursement, remove "all-or-nothing" Meaningful Use grades

CMS Proposes TAVR Payment Cuts

(MedPage Today) -- Other CV procedures to gain slightly in fiscal year starting in October

More Exchange Plans Ease Access To Some Expensive Drugs: Report

(MedPage Today) -- Change helps some patients with cancer, HIV, MS

Using Novel Line-Item Veto, Ark. Governor Extends Medicaid Expansion

(MedPage Today) -- Program uses Medicaid funds to buy private insurance

Do Genes That Protect Against Dementia Guard Against Chronic Diseases?

Title: Do Genes That Protect Against Dementia Guard Against Chronic Diseases?
Category: Health News
Created: 4/21/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/22/2016 12:00:00 AM

The Key to Fighting Stress

(MedPage Today) -- Must reads about the latest news and trends in healthcare careers

Muscular Dystrophy Drug Faces Continued FDA Skepticism

(MedPage Today) -- Staff report criticizes efficacy data

House Committee Hammers VA Officials on Accountability

(MedPage Today) -- VA official addresses falsified wait times, employing a criminal

Many Readmissions Preventable: HealthLeaders Media

(MedPage Today) -- Also, time for mandated programs to combat antibiotic resistance

Who Were the Top Earners in 2015?

(MedPage Today) -- What the latest data shows about physician income

AACR: Notes From New Orleans

(MedPage Today) -- Emerging cancer research initiatives; Biden's late-breaking address

Acne Drug: FDA Advisors Recommend OTC Adapalene

(MedPage Today) -- Panel votes 16-0 that the drug is safe for use without a prescription.

Patients Won't Take Charge of Cutting Health Costs

(MedPage Today) -- Doctors need to take the lead, says Peter Ubel, MD

Alzheimer's Can Steal Ability to Know Loved Ones' Faces

Title: Alzheimer's Can Steal Ability to Know Loved Ones' Faces
Category: Health News
Created: 4/13/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/13/2016 12:00:00 AM

Study Suggests Brain Damage in 40 Percent of Ex-NFL Players

Title: Study Suggests Brain Damage in 40 Percent of Ex-NFL Players
Category: Health News
Created: 4/11/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/12/2016 12:00:00 AM

Patients Wary When Docs Recruit for MS Trials (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Majority said they'd trust their physician less if compensated for enrollment

NSCLC Drug Hits Speed Bump on Road to FDA Approval

(MedPage Today) -- Agency advisors recommend waiting for more data on rociletinib

Healthcare Consumerism: Is It the Future?: HealthLeaders Media

(MedPage Today) -- Also, new score prevent avoidable hospital readmissions

The Methods Man: Accuracy of Test 'Accuracy'

(MedPage Today) -- An overused and often misleading test metric

10 Questions: Ilona J. Frieden, MD

(MedPage Today) -- 'The structure of the system itself is the biggest barrier'

FDA OKs Metformin Drugs for Patients With Kidney Impairment

(MedPage Today) -- The change removes a restriction on metformin compounds

Lamotrigine May Not Cause Orofacial Birth Defects (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- But large European registry case-control study suggests link to clubfoot

Medtronic's Leadless Pacemaker Wins FDA Approval

(MedPage Today) -- Micra demonstrated efficacy in 98% of implanted patients

Value-Based Insurance Program Raises Compliance (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Employees had more preventive visits, better medication adherence

Hospital Mergers and Price Hikes: HealthLeaders Media

(MedPage Today) -- Also, some Calif. hospitals may be cut loose from health plans

D.C. Week: Obama Sets Task Force to Ensure Access to Addiction Tx

(MedPage Today) -- FDA updates its labeling for medical abortion drug mifepristone

ICD-10 Mostly an Easy Ride

(MedPage Today) -- Minor issues include a bump in rejections of medical necessity claims

Scientists Reduce Alzheimer's-Linked Brain Plaques in Mice

Title: Scientists Reduce Alzheimer's-Linked Brain Plaques in Mice
Category: Health News
Created: 3/31/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/1/2016 12:00:00 AM

ICD-10 Mostly an Easy Ride

(MedPage Today) -- Minor issues include a bump in rejections of medical necessity claims

Scientists Reduce Alzheimer's-Linked Brain Plaques in Mice

Title: Scientists Reduce Alzheimer's-Linked Brain Plaques in Mice
Category: Health News
Created: 3/31/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/1/2016 12:00:00 AM