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Succeed in Med School

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USMLE Step 1: Which cardiac abnormality caused a patient's death?

Weeks after a myocardial infarction, a patient with a history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia dies. Which cardiac abnormality caused her death?
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Digital

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To beat digital divide, time for “the talk” with your IT vendors

The better the conversation a medical practice has with its health IT vendors, the safer and smoother the delivery of patient care will be.
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Access to Care

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Congress should closely scrutinize proposed CVS-Aetna merger

Deal could cut local competition for health insurance, retail pharmacies and pharmacy benefit management services. AMA also deeply concerned about announced merger of Cigna, Express Scripts.
Pregnant woman being attended to by midwife.

Ethics

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4 Min Read

Questions abound on global inequities in reproductive health care

The ethical, social and cultural stakes of reproductive health care as a global clinical and educational enterprise present critical areas of inquiry.
Two blue buttons on a computer keyboard - one with a lock sign, one with the words 'Cyber Security'.

Digital

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What you can do about patient safety’s latest threat—cyberattacks

Patient safety is no longer just a bedside concern. Cyberattacks are a growing risk and demand smart responses by doctors and the government. Password security and computer screen locks are just two of the basic steps to take now.
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HIPAA

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5 steps to get a handle on your practice's cyber vulnerability

83% of physicians say their practice has experienced a cyberattack. The AMA offers expert advice to help you understand and minimize the risk to your patients’ health information.

USMLE® Step 3

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USMLE Step 3: What’s next to treat a 58-year-old’s chest pain?

A 58-year-old woman with a history of coronary artery disease is complaining of pain on the left side of her sternum. What should be done?
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HIPAA

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CHIP extension, IPAB repeal part of federal budget deal

Congress keeps government running, extends CHIP for 10 years, approves key Medicare pay provisions and kills the Independent Payment Advisory Board.