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US physician group market to reach $397B by 2030
The U.S. physician group market is expected to grow to $397.1 billion by 2030 with a compound annual growth rate of 4.5% during the forecast period, according to an Oct. 10 report from Fortune Business Insights. -
How to build physician-administrator trust, per the AMA
The American Medical Association on Oct. 10 compiled a list of tips to build trust between physicians and hospital administrators with the goal of reducing burnout. -
Burnt-out nurses pivot to 'virtual nursing'
As nurse burnout rates have hit an all-time high and the popularity of telehealth has continued to grow since the COVID-19 pandemic, some nurses are pivoting to virtual nursing to remain in the profession while managing exhaustion, according to an Oct. 5 report from Medscape.
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How patients feel about AI: 3 things to know
Among patients familiar with artificial intelligence, 60% would feel comfortable going to a healthcare facility that uses AI, according to an Oct. 9 report from GlobalData, a data analysis company. -
Michigan lawmakers revisit legislation that would give physician's assistants more power
Lawmakers in Michigan's House are reintroducing legislation that would give physician assistants more power, NPR affiliate Michigan Radio reported Oct. 5. -
Amazon's hand in healthcare: 8 updates to know
Here are eight Amazon updates to know that Becker's has reported on since Aug. 15: -
How physicians deal with patients not paying their bills
Older physicians are more likely to drop patients after several attempts at payment, according to Medscape's "Young Physician Compensation Report 2023."
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The most rewarding part of young physicians' jobs
Gratitude from patients is the most rewarding part of young physicians' jobs, according to Medscape's "Young Physician Compensation Report 2023." -
What to know about physician contracts
Physicians interested in hospital employment need to consider employment contracts carefully — they have the power to change the course of their career, according to the American Medical Association. -
Another group of nurses votes to strike
Registered nurses at Beth Israel Lahey Health's Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport, Mass., voted in favor of a three-day strike if hospital executives continue to fail to address long-standing issues. -
The 10 leading causes of death in the US
Nearly 3.5 million people died in the U.S. in 2021, with 74.5 percent of those deaths attributed to 10 causes, according to a report by USA Facts, an organization that analyzes government data.
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How to get ahead as a new physician, per healthcare recruiters
New physicians in search of their first job may not know where to start or how to succeed in their search. Four healthcare recruiters recently connected with Becker's to offer tips all young physicians should know. -
How COVID-19 impacted primary care patient volume
Independent practices experienced a smaller drop in patient volume than larger health systems at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent study published in the JAMA Health Forum. -
'Like we're entertainers': 4 physician voices on social media misuse
Medscape surveyed 1,671 physicians across 29 specialties on physician misbehavior in its 2023 "Physician Behavior Report." -
U of Missouri receives $16M grant to address rural physician shortage
The University of Missouri School of Medicine has received $16 million from the Health Resources and Services Administration to expand programing to address the shortage of physicians in rural Missouri. -
The issues driving healthcare strikes
A number of healthcare workers recently have gone on strike or authorized strikes. Here are some of the persistent issues contributing to the employees' decisions to strike. -
10 health systems, hospitals seeking chief medical officers
Here are 10 health systems that posted job listings seeking chief medical officers in the last month. -
8 social media tips for physicians
As social media continues to grow in popularity among all age groups, it can be both a help and a hindrance for physicians. -
The 5 worst states for women and children's health
Mississippi is the worst state for women and children's health, according to a recent report from the United Health Foundation's "America's Health Rankings." -
The 5 best states for women and children's health
Minnesota is the best state for women and children's health, according to a recent report from the United Health Foundation's "America's Health Rankings."
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