Are you concerned about artificial intelligence (AI)—to be renamed “superintelligence”—taking over your job? It could be an enormous boost to the economy and a new “Golden Age”—or an existential threat to humanity. But one thing […]
On the 250th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence, the need for physicians to fight for the Cause of America is increasingly urgent, writes George L. Smith, III, M.D., in the fall issue of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Maintaining a successful medical practice requires careful stewardship, writes George L. Smith, III, M.D., in the summer issue of the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons. The 3 A’s—affability, ability, and availability—are essential, but some […]
Although polygraphs (“lie-detector” tests) are considered too unreliable to be admissible in federal and most state courts, physicians are often being forced to submit to them in physician health programs (PHPs), writes Lawrence Huntoon, M.D., […]
