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Ron Harman King, MS, on pressing issues in the medical field

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Mandatory Retirement Age for Physicians: Yea or Nay?

Ron Harman King says age alone is arguably a poor indicator of skill

September 3, 2023
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Why Are Female Doctors Sued Far Less Often Than Male Doctors?

Studies on differences in style of practice yield strong clues

May 28, 2023
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Healthcare's Biggest Half-Lie, and What Docs and Nurses Can Do About It

Ron Harman King questions the "compassion and humanity" advertised by large healthcare systems

December 18, 2022
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Calling for an 'Emmett Till Moment'

Ron Harman King discusses what health providers can do to change the prevalence of gun violence

June 6, 2022
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Does Your Practice Have a Website? Watch Out for 'Drive-By Lawsuits'

It's time to say hello to a new form of litigation

February 25, 2022
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Which Docs Will the 'No Surprises Act' Surprise the Most?

A major change in healthcare law is coming soon: Who will be the winners and the losers?

October 21, 2021
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Sick of Facebook Health Misinformation? Take the FACTS Pledge

"Don't hoard knowledge," Ron Harman King urges

July 12, 2021
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Correlation Between COVID Mortality and Online Patient Reviews

Ron Harman King says the relative reliability is reason for a "peaceful acceptance"

March 26, 2021
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Is It Time to Stop Addressing Physicians as 'Dr.'?

Ron Harman King believes it leads to a dysfunctional relationship that undermines quality of care

February 14, 2019
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How Will the 2018 Election Results Affect Physicians?

Reading clues to a reshaped future

December 5, 2018
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Three Ways to Fight Patient Illiteracy

An alarming number of Americans struggle to understand healthcare information

October 31, 2018
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Trump is Right: Google is Biased

Search giant picks winners and losers -- driven by everyday users

September 5, 2018
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A Physician's Two Most Important Body Parts

Ron Harman King addresses the topic of physician physiology

August 30, 2018
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All the Wrong Things to Say to Patients -- in One Postcard

Healthcare junk mail usually is just that, junk

May 16, 2018
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