ACGME wants to boost well-being; CMS opens Direct Contracting process

ACGME deepening its commitment to physician well-being, leader says By Doug Brunk   Positive social relationships with others are crucial to joy and well-being in the practice of medicine.   You can take the MDedge Podcasts survey by clicking here.   Other news:   CMS announces application process for Direct Contracting model Letters of intent to participate are due by Dec. 10.   ART treatment at birth found to benefit neonates with HIV Starting antiretroviral therapy within an hour after birth improves immune response.   Certolizumab safety profile varies widely across indications Systemic corticosteroid use and BMI impact risk of serious adverse events with certolizumab.   Inexperience is the main cause of unsafe driving among teens Cell phone use nearly doubles the proportion of teen drivers who die in crashes, from 7% to 13%.   You can contact the MDedge Daily Medical News by emailing us at [email protected] or following us on Twitter at @MDedgeTweets.