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Labor compensation remains the single largest contributor to costs among physicians' offices

Labor Compensation, Purchased Goods, Service Biggest Spends

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Purchased goods and services saw the largest increase in 2012 spending
For patients treated for T1a renal cell carcinoma

X-Rays Have Low Diagnostic Yield for Pulmonary Metastases

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Findings in patients treated for T1a renal cell carcinoma followed with X-ray surveillance
Stress and burnout are increasingly prevalent among physicians

Burnout Can Have Acute Personal, Professional Consequences

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Physician burnout can contribute to failed relationships, substance abuse, suicidal ideation
Living near fracking sites may lead to asthma exacerbations

Fracking Site Proximity May Affect Asthma Exacerbation Risk

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Patients living in areas with most activity have higher risk of mild, moderate, severe exacerbations
Growth in U.S. health spending is expected to average 5.8 percent for 2015 to 2025

Growth in U.S. Health Spending Set to Average 5.8 Percent

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By 2025, health spending is expected to account for 20.1 percent of the economy
Cancer patients and their oncologists often hold different opinions about the patient's chances for survival and how long they might live

Cancer Patients, Oncologists Have Discordant Opinions on Prognosis

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Those with advanced disease are likely to be more optimistic than their oncologist
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling upholding the University of Texas at Austin's consideration of race and ethnicity in college admissions has implications for medical schools

Supreme Court Ruling Could Impact Med School Admissions

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AMA says diverse workforce is a key strategy to combatting health disparities
Critical care health care professionals have one of the highest rates of burnout syndrome (BOS)

Burnout Syndrome Common in Critical Care Professionals

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Burnout prevention, intervention needed to avoid negative impact on quality of care
Patients who develop heart failure after myocardial infarction may also face a higher risk of cancer

Post-MI Heart Failure Linked to Increased Cancer Risk

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However, cancer mortality rates similar for those with heart failure and those without
For physicians with faculty appointments at 24 U.S. public medical schools there are significant salary differences between men and women

Differences in Salary for Male, Female Faculty Physicians

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Significant differences seen even after accounting for age, experience, specialty, faculty rank