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Most common malpractice allegations against physicians
Failure to diagnose or delayed diagnosis is the most common reason for malpractice lawsuits, according to Medscape's "Physicians and Malpractice Report 2023." -
The highest-paying regions for female physicians
Pacific Coast states like California, Oregon and Hawaii are the highest paying for female physicians, according to a recent Medscape survey. -
Most common specialties for malpractice lawsuits
General surgeons are the most frequently sued specialists, according to Medscape's 2023 "Physician and Malpractice Report." -
States where physicians face the most malpractice suits
Seventy-two percent of physicians in Louisiana have faced malpractice suits, according to Medscape's "Physicians and Malpractice Report 2023." -
Congressmen pen letter to CMS urging action on physician shortage
Three congressmen have sent a letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure urging action to address the physician shortage nationwide. -
How physicians can discourage malpractice lawsuits
Fifty-four percent of physicians believe that better communication and rapport with patients can help discourage malpractice lawsuits, according to Medscape's "Physicians and Malpractice Report 2023." -
Gender pay gap in 2023: 7 stats to know
Forty-eight percent of female physicians said they feel fairly compensated, compared to 55% of their male counterparts, according to Medscape's "Female Physician Compensation Report 2023." -
Female physician pay in 2023: 8 things to know
Fifty-two percent of female physicians said they don't feel fairly compensated, according to Medscape's "Female Physician Compensation Report 2023." -
The lowest-paying states for 17 specialties
Physicians who specialize in neurology can make from $89,600 to $386,390— depending on which state they practice in — according to a report by USA Facts, an organization that analyzes government data. -
The highest paying states for these physician specialties
Here are the highest paying states across 17 specialties, according to recent data USA Facts compiled from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: -
5 compensation updates physicians should know
Here are five compensation updates physicians should know that Becker's has reported on since Sept. 27: -
Iowa looks to remove mental health questions from medical licensing applications
The Iowa Board of Medicine is looking to update its licensing applications for physicians in a move that could encourage more physicians to seek mental healthcare, The Des Moines Register reported Oct. 18. -
Median healthcare exec pay continues to rise: Survey
Median base salaries for healthcare executives have continued to rise, according to consulting firm SullivanCotter's "2023 Healthcare Management and Executive Compensation Survey." -
California raises minimum wage for healthcare workers to $25
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that will gradually raise the minimum wage of healthcare workers in the state to $25. -
CMS data reveals increase in Stark law disclosure settlements
CMS has published updated data on settlements made under the Voluntary Self-Referral Disclosure Protocol following actual or potential violations of Stark law. -
Student loans are resuming: What physicians need to know
Student loan payments officially resumed Oct. 1. -
US physicians make more than international peers
Physicians in the United States make the most compared to their international counterparts, according to Medscape's 2023 "International Physician Compensation Report." -
The 10 highest-, lowest-paying states for RNs
Although the average annual salary among registered nurses in the U.S. is $80,359, that figure varies greatly depending on which state one practices in, according to career website ZipRecruiter. -
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." -
The 10 highest-, lowest-paying states for CRNAs
Although the average annual salary among certified registered nurse anesthetists in the U.S. is $255,078, that figure varies greatly depending on which state one practices in, according to career website ZipRecruiter.
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