Mercy Northwest Arkansas in Rogers has added 32 new physicians to its team in the second phase of its new growth plan, according to a Jan. 10 report from the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette. 

An administrative law judge in Washington, D.C., ruled that Apple's Apple Watch infringes on the patent of medical technology company Masimo. 

A 2022 survey of physicians found that only 46 percent feel satisfied with their salary. According to the American Medical Association, negotiation is the "key" to job and pay satisfaction. 

The demand for chief medical officers across several industries has skyrocketed by more than 650 percent since the beginning of the pandemic, and a report by Statistica found that women occupy 51 percent of those roles.

Dr. Adam Brady, chair of Corvallis, Ore.-based Samaritan Health Services, was named a fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America.

Jeffrey Tauth, MD, a cardiologist practicing in Hot Springs, Ark., has settled in a Medicare fraud case, the Arkansas Democrat Gazette reported Jan. 6. 

MagMutual Insurance Company, the largest insurer of physicians in the U.S., has acquired MDAdvantage, a medical professional liability insurance company, Insurance Business America reported Jan. 5. 

Omaha, Neb.-based CHI Health has joined Creighton University's School of Medicine, also in Omaha, to create two new residency programs to aid in urban and rural medical settings, the News Press reported Jan. 5. 

Kishor Vora, MD, a physician practicing in Owensboro, Ky., has settled in a Medicare fraud case, the Messenger-Inquirer reported Jan. 5. 

James Krueger, MD, PhD, has been recognized as a Top Pinnacle Member by Continental Who's Who, according to a Dec. 29 release. Dr. Krueger was selected for his work as a dermatologist at Rockefeller University Hospital in New York City.

Health systems have had to grow and develop in new ways in 2022 while dealing with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and supply and staffing shortages nationwide. The American Medical Association has named 13 health systems and leaders that have made lasting impacts on innovation in 2022. 

A physician in Washington has had his license suspended by the Washington State Department of Health following allegations of child molestation, according to a Dec. 28 report from NBC King 5.

Physicians in Wisconsin are urging the state Supreme Court to rule against compelling hospitals to provide ivermectin to patients with COVID-19 despite studies showing it can be ineffective and potentially harmful, according to a Dec. 23 report from the American Medical Association.

Several things changed for practicing physician assistants in 2022, including new recertification options and forward movement on telehealth laws, according to a Dec. 29 report from Medscape. 

New York City-based Castle Connolly Private Health Partners announced its collaboration with Dominik Chrzan, MD, to bring comprehensive primary care services and preventive medicine to South Florida in a Dec. 28 release.

MyCare Medical acquired Jacinto Medical Group, which has locations in Baytown and LaPorte, Texas.

Physicians, administrators and CEOs alike are recognizing the importance of recruiting — and retaining — staff.

Jan Lee, MD, has been named the 2022 "Physician Leader of the Year" by the American College of Healthcare Trustees. Dr. Lee currently serves as the CEO of the Delaware Health Information Network.

Sixty-five percent of adults look for medical advice on sites such as Google, YouTube or TikTok before consulting their provider, according to a survey commissioned by pharmacy service CharityRx.

Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Wash., is laying off eight physicians in order to save an estimated $2 million to $4 million, according to a Dec. 21 report from The Spokesman Review.