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Healthcare
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 hours ago

UnitedHealth's Move to End Cyberattack Loan Lifeline Upsets Medical Providers

The cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group's payment system has severely impacted independent medical practices' finances and operations.
Odom Health and Dillman Clinic are suing UnitedHealth for negligence due to the disruptions caused by the cyberattack.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

In Some Doctors' Offices, the Weigh-In Is No Longer Required

Changing the doctor-patient relationship can significantly impact how patients perceive healthcare, especially regarding weight issues.
Medicine
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Three Medical Practices That Older Patients Should Question

Thickening liquids for dementia patients may not prevent aspiration pneumonia, despite being a common practice.
Medicine
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Opinion | It's an Invasive, Painful Procedure. Why Don't We Treat It Like One?

Pain management during IUD insertion is critical, but recommendations are often based on limited evidence and continue to reflect a dismissal of women's pain.
fromSlate Magazine
8 months ago
OMG science

It Was the Procedure Men Feared More Than Any Other. Why Has It All but Disappeared?

The digital rectal exam (DRE) is being phased out in favor of blood tests for prostate cancer screening.
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