How the "provider" label quietly erodes physician autonomy, scope of practice and compensation, according to…
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Private equity firms buying medical practices: impact on physicians and patient care
How are private equity acquisitions changing physician practices and patient care? See what doctors on…
Early-onset cancer rates are increasing: Here’s what physicians should know
Why are cancer rates rising in adults under 50? Explore the data, screening updates, and…
Discharging post-sedation patients without escort: A physician’s guide
What happens when you're discharging sedated patients without escort? Analyze the legal liability, safety risks,…
Who is responsible when AI makes a medical mistake?
Analyze physician liability when using AI, featuring insights from the Sermo community and strategies for…
Nurse staffing: What’s the ideal nurse-to-patient ratio in 2026?
Explore the Joint Commission's new National Performance Goal 12 (NPG 12). Learn how 2026 accreditation…
The physician’s guide to locum tenens and per diem jobs
Compare per diem vs locum tenens for physicians in 2026. Avoid 1099 tax pitfalls, navigate…
The Lyme epidemic: is your practice ready for the global spread?
Analyze the current Lyme disease epidemic, focusing on tick habitat expansion, new Phase 3 vaccine…
Global healthcare innovation in 2026: who will lead the next decade?
Explore which sectors—governments, tech, or physicians—will lead global healthcare innovation and uncover the biggest barriers…
Understanding defensive medicine: pros, cons and examples
Understand the difference between medically prudent care and wasteful defensive medicine driven by malpractice fear.…
Understanding the evolving landscape of COVID-19 vaccine accessibility
Explore how changes to COVID-19 vaccine accessibility will affect doctors and patients. Learn how to…
Physicians are divided on the WHO’s role in modern healthcare
A majority of physicians on Sermo believe the World Health Organization (WHO) needs urgent reform.…