“doctors” Charts
Physician Income from Medicaid vs. Medicare (2008) »
Although Medicare and Medicaid together make up almost half of the average physician's income, doctors are increasingly taking less of…
Doctors of Death »
Deaths resulting from preventable medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. Further, the number…
An Apple a Day: Most Frequently Given Advice to Smokers »
For smokers, by far the most frequent advice their doctors give them is to quit. Over 4 out of 10…
An Apple a Day: Most Frequently Given Advice, by Weight »
Across all self-reported weight groups, the most frequently given advice is to engage in regular exercise. It is given much…
An Apple a Day: Most Frequently Given Advice by Doctors »
With Americans exercising less in 2013 and the obesity rate climbing, people reported that the most given advice by their…
Medicaid Spending Exceeds Half a Trillion Dollars »
Total Medicaid spending is projected to reach $529 billion in 2015, a one-year increase of about $30 billion. By 2023,…
Private Industry's Role in Improved Health Care Outcomes »
Over the past 50 years, Americans' lifespans have increased by 10 years, they are half as likely to die of…
Got An Emergency? Hope It's Not In D.C.! »
This chart shows that it's definitely better to have an emergency in Wyoming over D.C. Life threatening situations can be…
Let Them Kill You »
The data shows that phrasing matters. Both questions ask about whether or not the person supports physician assisted suicide, but…
Lawsuits Lost: Medical Malpractice »
Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. Therefore, it is surprising that, at most,…
Doctors Top List of America's Most Prestigious Occupations »
Doctors lead the pack in terms of occupations most Americans consider prestigious. 88% consider the role of doctor prestigious, followed…
What Lies Do We Tell Our Doctors Most? »
Nearly 4 in 10 Americans have lied to their doctors. The most common lies we tell in particular have to…
Doctors Stop Working For Themselves »
The nation's top physician placement firm reported a very large number of doctors have moved on from private practice to…