Artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine is portrayed as either a gateway to a golden era or a route to hell. In the fall issue of the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons Jane M. Orient, M.D., cuts through the hype […]
If an employment arrangement does not work out, physicians may have severely limited options for working elsewhere. Jeffrey Segal, M.D., J.D., explains issues to be considered in contract negotiations in the fall issue of the Journal of American Physicians […]
On August 28, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, which is the largest federal appellate court encompassing nine Western States, unanimously issued a stunning blow against predatory gambling on prediction markets in […]
Volume 82, no. 8 The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence should have been a triumphant celebration by all who love freedom. Yet changes that took place in last 50 years muted that joy […]
Are you worried about food-borne illnesses, such as the latest, Cyclospora? This one is caused by a one-celled parasite. It causes watery diarrhea, often explosive, abdominal cramping, and other symptoms. It is harder to track […]
When in the Course of Human Events, it becomes necessary for the members of a Profession to dissolve the Financial Arrangements which have connected them with Medicare, Medicaid, assorted Health Maintenance Organizations, and diverse Third Party […]
Volume 82, no. 7 July 2026 As we celebrate the 250th anniversary (semiquincentennial) of American independence, there is a high level of ambivalence or even hostility toward the idea of Americanism. One of its most […]
You are probably not among those who “love” inflation or think that it is “good” as shown by a peak in the stock market. The graph shows how the prices of necessities have increased over […]
Volume 82, no. 6 June 2026 Headlines announce an “unprecedented” FBI effort to target government program abuse. The FBI is launching its new Most Wanted Fraudsters list (https://tinyurl.com/3awh2fxw). If there is an enormous pool of […]
Physicians who are contracting with a hospital, multispecialty group, or other organization need to be aware of potential traps, writes Jeffrey Segal, M.D., J.D., in the summer issue of the Journal of American Physicians and […]
