A recent survey from ASTRO revealed that many radiation oncologists are experiencing staff shortages that are affecting patient care. A team met with members of Congress to discuss policy fixes.
At least eight states have implemented or are considering limits on what patients can be billed for the use of a hospital s facilities even without having stepped foot in the building.
Choosing to practice at a community oncology center over a larger institution may seem like a risky endeavor. But many oncologists are still able to succeed professionally and financially in these smaller practices.
Financial pitfalls at a Colorado hospital high in the Rocky Mountains serve as a cautionary tale as rural hospitals emerge from the pandemic on shaky ground.
European aid agencies are providing urgent assistance, and the president of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent has called for the lifting of economic sanctions against Syria.