Today's Top 20 Stories
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The state of physician independence
The independent healthcare market is shrinking as consolidation climbs, reimbursements fall and inflation remains high. Here are five notes on the state of physician independence: -
Leverage vs. independence: Is employment worth the leap?
For many physicians, weighing the scales of independence and employment comes down to leverage. -
As hospitals cut services, what's the fallout for physicians?
Amid rising costs and declining reimbursements, more hospitals are shutting down services, leaving physicians increasingly impacted.
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$65M worth of physician fraud in 1 month
Here are 7 physicians who have been involved or are allegedly involved in healthcare fraud cases involving approximately a total of $65 million in the last month, as reported by Becker's since July 19: -
Ableism's burden: the hidden strain on physicians
The American Medical Association shared its new perspective on ableism in medicine in its educational primer, "Ableism in Health Care," part of its larger strategic health equity plan. -
Free medical school tuition won't fix the physician shortage
Johns Hopkins will begin waiving tuition for all students from families earning less than $300,000 a year after it received a $1 billion gift from former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. -
ACGME taps next president, CEO
Debra Weinstein, MD, was named the next president and CEO of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
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Medicare drug price negotiation program's first 10 drug price decreases
In August 2022, the Biden Administration signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, which gave Medicare Parts B and D negotiation powers that will apply to the price of a limited number of drugs with no generic or biosimilar competition. -
4 physicians taking on chief medical officer roles
Here are four physicians who have been appointed to chief medical officer roles this month, as reported by Becker's since Aug. 2: -
The battle against noncompetes gains traction nationwide
Noncompete clauses in employment contracts have been a longstanding thorn in the side of physicians nationwide. Lately, however, several states have pushed to ban the practice. -
Union blasts Steward deal delays
Union officials for a Massachusetts healthcare workers union vented their frustrations over delays in Steward Health Care's bankruptcy proceedings.
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5 ways physicians remain independent
Nearly 80% of physicians now work in an employed setting. Here are five ways the remaining 20% keep their practices independent: -
Pediatricians' practice issues: 9 things to know
Nearly half of pediatricians (49%) have seen increased paperwork volume in the last year, according to Medscape's 2024 "Pediatrics Practice Issues Report," published Aug. 14. -
Baptist Health names vice president of 2 hospitals
Glen Martin, MD, was named vice president of medical affairs for Baptist Medical Center Nassau (Fla.) and Baptist Medical Center Beaches in Jacksonville Beach, Fla. -
3 physician practices changing hands
Here are three physician practices that have been acquired in the last two weeks, as reported by Becker's since Aug. 1: -
Physician burnout drops below 50% for first time since 2020
The physician burnout rate dropped below 50% for the first time in four years, according to a survey by the American Medical Association. -
Meet the leaders of 5 top medical schools in 2024
Thirty universities were found to be the best medical schools nationwide in primary care and research, according to U.S. News & World Report's "Best Medical Schools" for 2024. -
Fighting the financial 'squeeze play' of payers, unfit regulations
Many smaller private or physician-owned practices have found themselves at a critical junction in recent years. Independent physicians are declining in numbers as the reach of consolidation widens, economic pressure intensifies and administrative burdens persist. -
Newark Beth Israel taps chief medical officer
Newark (N.J.) Beth Israel Medical Center named Scott Schissel, MD, PhD, its chief medical officer, ROI-NJ reported Aug. 8. -
Could physician unionizing 'further fragment' care?
Between increased workloads due to staffing shortages, insufficient pay and a growing lack of autonomy in employed settings, unionization has breached a number of health systems and physician communities.
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