Comprehensive support, including the presence of trained doulas, can significantly improve maternal health outcomes, particularly in underserved communities. This article also highlights the power of community-driven initiatives and the importance of...

In this episode of SoundPractice, host Mike Sacopulos speaks with Francesca Arnoldy, a death doula and author of The Death Doula’s Guide to Living Fully and Dying Prepared.

Physicians should understand the nuances of a deposition and the importance of listening and learning from the attorney defending them against the allegations of negligence. This article educates physicians about the nature, processes, and well-thoug...

The field of healthcare is experiencing significant changes. The days of fee-for-service are being replaced by pay-for-performance.

This article highlights the legal risks and the due diligence necessary when considering how to manage the agency relationship between physicians and advanced practice providers.

APACHE, which risk-adjusts for acute physiology, age, and chronic health, is a widely used ICU benchmarking tool, and participating institutions identified rising and concerning standardized mortality rates in 2020. Following up on previously reporte...

New data on substance use among adults ages 18-24 suggests that many former teen vapers remain e-cigarette users.

This article examines how a midsize community hospital designed a readmission reduction project with the goal of decreasing readmissions for patients with a primary diagnosis of congestive heart failure.

In this podcast, John Whyte, MD, MPH, the chief medical officer at WebMD, talks with host Mike Sacopulos about his career path and the role of WebMD in providing quality health information to the public.

Although the author’s grandfather founded the oldest pharmaceutical company in Bangladesh, she never expected to follow in his footsteps. Raised in Roanoke, Virginia, she studied international development and law before working first as a corporate l...

Getting your patients to say “yes.” Presenting your treatment plan and getting patients to follow it.

Physician employment contracts are complex and often written to benefit the employer. Consequently, physicians should understand the ambiguities in employee contracts.