The last 20 years have witnessed the consolidation and corporatization of the entire U.S. health care system. Sold initially as a way to reign in costs, I am yet to see any evidence that it’s done anything other than dramatically increase costs (please feel free to forward me any financial analysis if I’m wrong). And why should that be a surprise to anyone?
Clinical skills, especially physical examination, are being neglected in modern medical training, posing serious risks to patient safety and calling for urgent reforms in education,…
Measles remains a severe, preventable disease with rising cases in the U.S., highlighting the critical importance of MMR vaccination and public health awareness.
Patient advocate Lianne Mandelbaum discusses her article, “What Avarie’s death in Rome teaches us about the gaps in food allergy education.” Lianne reflects on the…
Endocrinologist William Hsu discusses his article, “Reimagining diabetes care with nutrition, not prescriptions.” William argues for a paradigm shift in treating Type 2 diabetes, moving…
Former American College of Physicians treasurer and infectious disease physician Janet A. Jokela discusses her article, “Internal Medicine 2025: inspiration at the annual meeting.” She…
Contemporary health care systems, especially in the U.S., have shifted away from prioritizing patient welfare, necessitating reforms to reduce bureaucracy, empower physicians, and realign systems…
A sustainable system must replace shrinking physician mentorship with structured postgraduate training and interprofessional support to protect the future of primary care.
Conflicts of interest in U.S. health agencies have grown due to extensive financial ties between officials and the pharmaceutical industry, undermining public trust and policy…
The American College of Physicians annual meeting offers education, inspiration, and community for internal medicine physicians, fostering professional excellence, patient advocacy, and enduring friendships.
Academic publishing has evolved into a profit-driven industry that exploits researchers, but nonprofit alternatives are emerging to make science truly open and accessible to the…
