A survey conducted by Sermo and LiveWorld has found that 57 percent of physicians in the United States change their perceptions of certain medications and treatments based on social media content they've seen.

A lawsuit has been filed against Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai Health System and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center alleging the hospital shared patient data with third parties, according to a Feb. 15 report from ABC News.

With firearm injuries up 52 percent during the pandemic according to a research letter published in JAMA Pediatrics, the American Medical Association has released guidelines for pediatricians on gun safety.

Mark Linzer, MD, has surveyed over 20,000 health professionals nationwide on drivers of physician burnout, finding three key factors that often lead to resident burnout, according to a Feb. 15 report from the American Medical Association.

Roman Berezovski, MD, will join Mercyhealth Pain Center-Walworth in Lake Geneva, Wis.

New York City-based Mount Sinai's Arnhold Institute for Global Health was given $8 million to address global health issues.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has placed R. Christopher Lindsay at the helm of the state's department of health, according to a Feb. 13 report from the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Physicians are more likely to suffer from "imposter phenomenon" — the feeling of being inadequate due to personal skills, ability, effort and competence — than other professionals, according to a Mayo Clinic study.

Here are 5 policy updates physicians should know that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 6:

The Biden administration has begun approving state requests for Medicaid to cover groceries and nutritional counseling, according to a Feb. 12 report from The Wall Street Journal.

Neurologists have different views on tough medical decisions, including resource allotment, physician-assisted suicide and vaccinations, according to a Feb. 3 Medscape survey of more than 4,100 practicing physicians. 

Family medicine physicians have differing views on several medical dilemmas, including vaccinations, harassment and physician-assisted suicide, according to a Feb. 3 Medscape survey of over 4,100 practicing physicians. 

Optum, owned by UnitedHealth Group, now has more than 60,000 physicians in its network.

U.S. District Judge Jeremy Kernodle sided with the Texas Medical Association that parts of the independent dispute resolution in the surprise billing final rule are in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act.

Mississippi physician Scott Nelson, MD, has received a five-year sentence for healthcare fraud in the state's Delta region, according to a Feb. 9 report from the Greenwich Time.

Willie Lawrence, MD, has been named Press Ganey's HX23 physician of the year, Moody on the Market reported Feb. 8. 

The proposed 2024 New York State Executive Budget includes a bill requiring certain management services and physician practice organizations to go through regulatory review and approval by the Department of Health.

Two physicians are among the 23 Michigan residents involved in two schemes to defraud more than $61.5 million by billing CMS for unnecessary services and paying kickbacks.

Press Ganey recognized five physician and nurse leaders with its HX23 award, given to leaders who advance the human experience of healthcare. 

Caitlin Sienkiewicz, DO, has joined Indianapolis-based Franciscan Health's Physician Network, GreatNews.Life reported Feb. 7.