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THE SECRET MIDWIFE warns the NHS is buckling under the strain and staff dare not take sick leave

How I fear the maternity system is collapsing: Whistleblower THE SECRET MIDWIFE warns the NHS is buckling under the strain and staff dare not take sick leave – in case they are sacked By The Secret Midwife For The Mail On Sunday Published: 23:18 GMT, 1 February 2020 | Updated: 13:21 GMT, 3 February 2020… Read More »

As docs ditch primary care to become hospitalists, MedPAC warns of shortage

Dive Brief:​ The number of hospitalists has increased nearly 50% between 2010 and 2017, according to a new report by the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC). Many primary care physicians (PCPs) are apparently abandoning that specialty in order to become hospitalists, who can expect better pay and more predictable work hours. Nevertheless, MedPAC concludes that… Read More »