Perspectives

Thought-provoking perspectives from leading health and medical experts

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CMS Moved to Expand Obesity Drug Coverage. Private Insurers Need to Step Up.

GLP-1 drugs remain out of reach for too many Americans

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Eat, Drink, and Be Wary

What does the future hold in the wake of recent foodborne fiascos?

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To Britain on Legalizing Assisted Dying: Proceed With Caution

Canada offers a cautionary tale

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Peace on Earth: Envisioning a Role for AI

The U.N. offers a wealth of ideas on global governance of artificial intelligence

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King and Firefighter Syndrome: Disaster Response Goes Beyond the Front Lines

It's important to recognize diverse contributions and roles during a crisis

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The Physician's Role in Curing the Social Media Epidemic

Discussions with young patients and their parents can make a big difference

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'Everyone Knows Surgeons Brag About Having Steady Hands': What We Heard This Week

Quotable quotes heard by MedPage Today's reporters

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My Medical AI Holiday Wish List

Can artificial intelligence protect me from my own human fallibility?

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From Book Burnings to Data Deletions: Safeguarding Health Info in the Digital Age

The Trump administration's removal of environmental info doesn't bode well for his second term

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A Thin Shred of My Sanity Remained. Then I Hit My Breaking Point.

Clinicians need to know they're not alone in their mental health struggles

The Lifesaving Legacy of Vaccines

Perri Klass, MD, on vaccine milestones, evolving risks, and how public health protects kids

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A Letter to Healthcare Leaders on 'Transforming' the System

Linear solutions won't work

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The 2024 Election Should Remind Us of the Value of Listening to Our Patients

Establishing trust makes our work more meaningful and effective

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What Comes After Cancer?

Alarming mental health challenges among young cancer survivors, especially males, demand action

The Forgotten Toll of Polio

Science and public health turned survival into the norm, says Perri Klass, MD

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How 'General Hospital' Missed a Chance to Promote Living Organ Donation

A recent storyline offered a negative spin

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New Technology + More Resources = More Empowered Primary Care Physicians

The right support teams, along with more advanced AI, could go a long way

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'We're Putting Teflon in Our Mouth': What We Heard This Week

Quotable quotes heard by MedPage Today's reporters

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A Psychiatrist's Prescription for Americans' Anger

Courage, imagination, and the will to rebuild are key ingredients

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How Cyberattacks Hold Patient Care Hostage

We need to strengthen our National Cybersecurity Strategy

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Insurers Are Dictating Care and We're Sick, Sick, Sick of It!

Now is a moment ripe for change

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Providers, You Are the Missing Piece: Your Patients With OUD Need You

Resources and treatment are essential to addressing the overdose crisis

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Fighting Misinformation Like a Doctor

Politicians should view their constituents the same way we view our patients

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A New Fad: Microdosing Ozempic

Why it's unlikely to help most people

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Am I 'Too Competitive' for Some Residency Programs?

A Q&A with a residency program director

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Half-Truths, Big Risks: The Dangers of an Incomplete Medical History

Creating an environment that fosters open communication is essential

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I Am Torn: Grappling With the Killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO

I detest everything Thompson stood for, yet I am troubled by thoughts of hate

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Disability Redefines 'Ability' in the Medical Profession

Creativity and adaptability contribute to the success of doctors with disabilities

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Modernizing the Electronic Health Record

The EHR has improved, but we still need better ways to document our exam, assessment, and plan

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'You Don't Just Shoot an Arrow at It': What We Heard This Week

Quotable quotes heard by MedPage Today's reporters

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Hospitalization Should Not Mean Financial Ruin for Medicare Beneficiaries

Updated policies can help older adults cover the costs of care

Are GLP-1 Drug Holidays a Risk Worth Taking?

Experts weigh in on weight regain, cardiometabolic fallout, and the future of tailored care

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Physicians Shouldn't Applaud Murder

The death of the United Healthcare CEO reveals some dark thoughts

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Addicted to Productivity, Doc? The Holidays Are a Time to Reflect

Here are four health habits to support clinician well-being

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The Dose Makes the Poison: Clarifying the Record on Fluoride

The benefits outweigh the risks

Untangling GLP-1 Risks: Are Side Effects Overblown?

Experts tackle myths, data bias, and game-changing outcomes of obesity drugs

GLP-1s: The Medications Redefining Diabetes and Obesity Treatment

Experts tackle access, equity, and the blockbuster drugs reshaping healthcare

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More DEI Bans Will Have Dire Side Effects for Public Health

Clinician diversity may be at risk with the new administration

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Hello Buprenorphine, Step Into My Practice

It's time for the medical field to reduce OUD stigma and embrace this essential medication

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Fauci Facepalms Won't Cut It in the Second Trump Administration

Consider what's at stake when leaders in medicine simply watch from the sidelines

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