Physicians are increasingly concerned about the negative impacts of declining reimbursement rates on their practices and independence, particularly in a healthcare environment marked by consolidation.

Evvy, a female-founded biotech startup, has appointed Kate McLean, MD, as the company's first chief medical officer.

A physician, a physician assistant and a Berlin, Conn.-based practice paid $300,000 to resolve allegations that prescribed oxycodone and fentanyl to patients that showed signs of drug abuse.

New York City-based East River Medical Imaging has agreed to pay $1.85 million to settle a proposed class action lawsuit that alleged negligent cybersecurity. 

The number of employed physicians is skyrocketing, and many leaders are concerned about how this workforce evolution will affect care quality.

The decline of private practice is on the minds of many healthcare leaders as reimbursement declines paired with rising practice costs are forcing some physicians to employed models. 

The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission has reviewed the effects of sale of financially troubled Steward Health Care's physician group, Stewardship Health, to Nashville, Tenn.-based Rural Healthcare Group, part of private equity firm Kinderhook Industries, for $245 million in cash, according to Oct. 10 comission meeting documents. 

The American Medical Association recognizes health systems that show dedication to physician well-being through it's Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program each year.

Muskegon, Mich.-based Hackley Community Care has appointed Byron Varnado, MD, as its new chief medical officer, Shoreline Media reported Oct. 14. 

Patient experience scores rose across all settings in 2024, from ASCs to medical practices to hospital and emergency departments, according to an Aug. 20 report from Press Ganey. 

Recent AI models are still far from accurate when it comes to clinical recommendations, a study published Oct. 8 in Nature Communications found. 

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The Michigan State Medical Society has launched a "tort tutorial" to educate physicians on Michigan's tort reforms.

Internal medicine represents the largest primary care specialty, while geriatrics represents the smallest, new KFF data shows.

Declining reimbursements in the face of soaring inflation and an increased demand for healthcare is a frustrating, but familiar, scenario for many independent physicians. 

Eight physician and healthcare groups reaffirmed their support this week for the regulation of unassembled firearm kits, or "ghost guns." The groups filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to uphold the 1968 Gun Control Act, requiring regulation of unregistered firearm kits; the court is currently considering the matter.

The Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine in Stratford, N.J., is launching a new master's of physician assistant studies program. 

Amid mounting clinical demands, many physician leaders have been compelled to make personal and professional sacrifices to retain their influence and effectively advocate for both their fellow physicians and the well-being of patients.

Because of abortion restrictions, 60% of OB-GYNs in Texas said they fear legal repercussions if they provide care following evidence-based medicine, according to a report published Oct. 8 by consulting firm Manatt Health. 

Physicians from Johnson City, Tenn.-based ETSU Health Family Medicine visited patients in their homes, conducted welfare checks and offered supplies in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.