Practices lose financial ground as recession outpaces productivity

Doctors say there aren't enough hours in the day -- or patient demand -- to reverse the trend.

Health co-op compromise might be part of final system reform bill

Some see health insurance cooperatives as a good alternative to the public plan option, but others are skeptical about the model's viability.

Women pay more for health care

Thirty-four states offer no protection against higher individual market premiums for women, but some say medical lawsuits are to blame, too.

Doctors called on to screen all adults for depression

A new position statement from the American College of Preventive Medicine says primary care physicians have a key role in combating the undertreatment of depression.

“July phenomenon” from new residents debunked

Despite the month's traditional influx of new residents, guidance and protocols given to new physicians provide year-round safety, a growing body of evidence finds.