Today's Top 20 Stories
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March of Dimes names 1st physician president, CEO
Elizabeth Cherot, MD, has been named the president and CEO of the March of Dimes. She is the organization's first physician leader. -
Physician practice ownership on the decline
Physicians are less likely to work in private practice now than they were 10 years ago, according to a newly released analysis of physician practice agreements from the American Medical Association. -
Lee Health's Heart Institute names chief physician executive
Malissa Wood, MD, has been appointed chief physician executive of the South Florida-based Lee Health Heart Institute, Lehigh Acres Citizen reported July 10.
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Mount Sinai nursing team 1st in system earn gold-level designation
The nursing team and staff at New York City-based Mount Sinai Morningside's cardiac catheterization lab have earned the American Association of Critical-Care's gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence, becoming the first gold-level unit in Mount Sinai Health System. -
Medtronic's alleged kickback scheme at VA hospital unveiled
An unsealed whistleblower lawsuit alleges that sales representatives from medical equipment company Medtronic operated a yearslong bribery scheme inside of a veteran's hospital in Kansas, according to a July 12 report from CNBC. -
The smartest practice moves from 2 physician leaders
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, physicians are constantly adapting and refining their practice strategies to provide the best care possible. -
Physican's lawsuit tests Indiana's noncompete law
David Lankford, DO, a pediatric intensivist, is suing his former employer, Fort Wayne, Ind.-based Lutheran Health Network, to exit his noncompete agreement, Indiana Public Media reported July 10.
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Healthcare workers growing increasingly concerned about personal safety
About 69 percent of healthcare workers are concerned about aggressive and erratic behavior from patients and visitors, according to the 2023 "Workplace Safety" survey from Verkada, which surveyed 1,000 frontline workers across banking, retail, hospitality and healthcare. -
What to consider before adding a partner to your medical practice
Adding a partner to your physician-owned practice can have several benefits, including increased revenue, an expanded patient population and a new set of skills. However, a mismatched partnership can cause conflict and liability, according to a July 11 report from Medscape. -
25 medical schools with the most graduates practicing in rural areas
The William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Hattiesburg, Miss., sees the highest number of graduates go on to practice medicine in rural areas, according to 2023 data from U.S. News & World Report. -
What physician specialities use telemedicine the most?
Telemedicine has grown rapidly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it remains a popular option in 2023.
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American Academy of Physician Associates taps new Chief Medical Officer
Jennifer Orozco, DMSc, PA-C, was named the first chief medical officer of the American Academy of Physician Associates, according to a July 11 news release. -
Private equity deals for physician practices soar
Hospitals are typically thought of as the most common medical group and ASC buyer. But that's not the case anymore. Hospitals aren't even among the top three buyers for the last four years, according to an American Hospital Association analysis of the Levin Associates 2023 report. -
10 largest physician groups by number of locations
Here are the 10 largest medical groups based on their number of locations, according to a new analysis from Definitive Healthcare provided to Becker's: -
10 largest physician groups by Medicare charges
Here are the 10 largest physician groups based on their total Medicare charges, according to a new analysis from Definitive Healthcare provided to Becker's: -
21 states cut mental health questions from MD licensing process
Since May, 21 states have removed broad mental health and substance abuse questions from medical licensing applications, according to a July 10 report from Medscape. -
12 physician fraud cases to know
Here are 12 major physician and healthcare fraud cases since June 13: -
11 healthcare layoffs to know
Here are 11 major healthcare layoffs that have been announced since June 5: -
5 moves pointing to private equity growth in June
Here are five moves pointing to private equity growth that Becker's reported on in June: -
National services organization appoints inaugural chief medical officer
National services organization Endeavors has appointed Priti Mody-Bailey, MD, as its first chief medical officer.
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