Orlando Health has named three new leaders of hospitals in southwest and west Orange County.

Six physicians joined Becker's to discuss the impact of recent 2.83% physician pay cuts finalized by CMS, sharing their concerns about how these reductions could affect the healthcare system, physician practices and patient care.

As consolidation continues to grow throughout healthcare and the future of independent practice becomes more uncertain, here are four physicians innovating the field with new business models and approaches to practice development:

Peer reviews occur when a patient, fellow physician or staff member reports a physician for acting improperly or not meeting patient care standards.

Independent physicians are increasingly opting to sell their practices to hospitals, health systems or other corporations.

Egg Harbor, N.J.-based AtlantiCare has appointed Joseph Lombardi, MD, as chief physician executive, according to an Oct. 22 news release. 

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. 

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

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.

While the value of physician leadership is widely recognized, a new survey by Jackson Physician Search and the Medical Group Management Association reveals that leadership development is often sidelined in medical training in favor of clinical skills.

Benjamin Stein, MD, an independent orthopedic surgeon who co-founded and is now chairman of ASC development group Capital Surgical Solutions, joined Becker's to discuss why physician leadership is critical to the success of healthcare facilities. 

Here are three physicians assuming CEO roles in 2024:

Given the importance that can be placed on having physicians in healthcare leadership roles, there is a lot of pressure on those leaders to guide their teams to success. But what can help leaders truly make a difference?

Debra Weinstein, MD, was named the next president and CEO of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.

Here are four physicians who have been appointed to chief medical officer roles this month, as reported by Becker's since Aug. 2:

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.

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.

As the physician shortage mounts, many leaders have found the number of physicians in leadership positions has also dipped. 

Nari Heshmati, MD, has been named by Fort Myers, Fla.-based Lee Health's Physician Group as chief physician executive.