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Physician Burnout May Raise Risk for Patient Safety Events

Burnout in physicians is associated with a decrease in job satisfaction and with increased patient safety events and patient dissatisfaction.

Limited English Proficiency Tied to Worse Access to Health Care

In adults, limited English proficiency (LEP) is associated with worse access to care, according to a study published online.

Fauci to Retire by End of Biden’s Term

Anthony Fauci, M.D. plans to retire as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases by the end of the President’s term.

Online Searches of Abortion Medications Rose After SCOTUS Ruling Leaked

Following the leak of a draft ruling of the SCOTUS, there was an increase in Google searches for abortion medications.

Doctors May Under-Prescribe Pain Medications During Night Shifts

Under-prescription of pain medications occurs during night shifts, according to a study published online June 27.

More Shipments of Baby Formula Heading to Store Shelves Soon

At least some American parents and caregivers needing formula for their infants will be able to find it on store shelves as soon as this weekend.

Thirty Million People of All Ages Uninsured in US in 2021

In 2021, 30.0 million people of all ages were uninsured in the United States, representing a small, but not significant, decrease from 2020.

Health Care Employee Turnover Recovering

Turnover rates are returning to prepandemic levels across most groups of health care workers.

AMA Poll: Most Physicians Continuing to Use Telehealth

The majority of physicians have embraced telehealth and expect to use it even more in the future, according to the results of a survey.

Airlines Ask Biden to Drop Mask Mandates, COVID-19 Testing

The chief executives of the country’s largest airlines have asked President Joe Biden to let a federal mask mandate at airports and on planes to lapse next month.

Free COVID-19 Tests, Treatments for Uninsured Americans Reduced for Lack of Funding

Uninsured Americans will no longer be covered for free COVID-19 tests and treatments because of the budget impasse in Congress.