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NJ Doctor Shortage Looming

Kevin McArdle — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:30:50 +0000

A new medical malpractice reform proposal is designed to give injured patients and their healthcare providers the option to pursue an early offer mediation process. Assemblywoman Amy Handlin says her planned bill is part of an initiative to address the growing doctor shortage in New Jersey.

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Doctor Burnout Rate Approaches 50% [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 08:54:59 +0000

There is a 50-50 chance that your doctor is under too much pressure at work.

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Pay Boost For Doctors Treating Low-Income Patients

Townsquare News Network — Wed, 09 May 2012 19:35:56 +0000

The Obama administration is announcing a pay raise for primary care doctors who treat low-income patients.
But it may not last long.

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Doctors Want to End Unnecessary Medical Testing

Kelly Waldron — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:41:29 +0000

Evidence shows that up to 30 percent of certain imaging tests, procedures, antibiotics, doctor visits, hospital stays and other services have very little benefit to a person's health.

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Could Your Doctor Be Lying to You?

Townsquare News Network — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:13:33 +0000

Trust your doctor? A survey finds that some doctors aren't always completely honest with their patients.

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Trying To Decide If The Flu Shot Is Worth It

Dennis and Judi Show — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:58:51 +0000

We talked about whether or not you should get a flu shot today on the show. A new study was mentioned in a story out of Atlanta that showed flu shots prevent the flu in only about 59% of adults. There are two schools of thought out there...the anti-vaccine group and the group that gets every shot the doctor tells them to. Which group do you side with? Did you get a flu shot this season?

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