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Similarities in Quality and Cost of Care: Allopathic vs. Osteopathic Physicians As the medical field continues to evolve and diversify, it is imperative to understand the impact of physician education on patient outcomes and healthcare costs. This comprehensive observational study offers an insightful comparison between allopathic and osteopathic physicians in the context of hospitalized Medicare patients, revealing striking similarities in both the quality and cost of care provided.

Unraveling Patient Perspectives on DOAC Safety: Key Findings and Implications for Healthcare Practice A recent study that delves into the complex interactions of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) usage offers insightful information about patient experiences and suggests ways to increase patients’ safety and adherence.

Oncologists transitioning to industry roles—a significant trend seen in recent years that may have profound implications for patient care. A recent JCO Oncology Practice study reveals a surprising shift in the field of oncology. It suggests that a significant 20% of US oncologists transitioned away from patient-facing roles between 2015 and 2022. To ascertain this, researchers tapped into the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ national provider database. This database helped identify oncologists who ceased billing during the specified period, marking their shift away from direct patient care. From the 16,870 oncologists examined, 21% had moved away from patient-facing roles by 2022. Interestingly, these included oncologists specializing in hematology/oncology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, gynecologic oncology, and surgical oncology. Attrition rates differed based on experience level, with oncologists having over 30 years of experience showing a notably higher attrition rate (45%) than those with less than 30 years (11%). Diving further, the researchers conducted a subanalysis on oncologists who left patient-facing roles. Their data reveals that 26% of these oncologists transitioned to pharmaceutical and biotechnology roles. Additionally, this move towards industry roles correlated with previous receipt of industry funding, pointing towards a possible link between industry funding and career shifts. This […]