The Surgical Care Coalition issued a statement advocating for the nation's older adults in response to Congress' proposed $1.7 trillion year-end spending bill, saying the legislation will adversely affect that population.

Seventy percent of medical support workers are experiencing moderate to severe levels of burnout, with 32 percent reporting it as high or severe, according to a survey conducted by digital health communications company Artera.

Boston Medical Center has named Anthony Hollenberg, MD, its new physician-in-chief and the John Wade professor and chair of the department of medicine at Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine. 

New research suggests that COVID-19 might be linked to the development of other long-term medical conditions, including postural tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, according to a Dec. 19 report from the American Medical Association. 

Lawmakers in Congress have reached a health policy deal, easing Medicare pay cuts to physicians and making changes to post-pandemic Medicaid policy, according to The Washington Post.

Two neurotrauma surgeons have joined Cleveland Clinic Akron General in Ohio, according to a Dec. 19 release from Cleveland Clinic.

OneOncology has brought on 159 physicians to its platform this year by adding practices and helping practices hire physicians, according to a Dec. 20 release. 

Pediatric specialty care provider Pediatrix Medical Group appointed a new CEO, executive chairman and lead independent director.

Dermatologist Sandra Lee, MD, known to online fans as "Dr. Pimple Popper," is an internet-viral physician, with 7.53 million YouTube subscribers, 16.2 million TikTok subscribers, 4.5 million Instagram followers, 2.9 million Facebook followers and 136,700 Twitter followers. 

Jasdeep Sidana, MD, and DOCS medical group have entered into a civil settlement agreement, according to a Dec. 15 release from the Department of Justice. 

Here are seven newly appointed hospital and health system CEOs reported by Becker's since Dec. 9:

Here are four physicians joining new practices since Dec. 7:

Almost half of nurses have experienced emotional abuse, and of those who faced abuse, half said a manager or administrator was responsible, according to Medscape's Dec. 9 "Nurse Career Satisfaction" report. 

Addressing and reducing physician burnout "must be an urgent national priority," Jack Resneck, MD, president of the American Medical Association, wrote in a Dec. 15 post on the organization's website. 

Great Neck, N.Y.-based Roya Jafari-Hassad, MD, was charged with 18 counts for illegal opioid distribution and witness tampering, the U.S. Justice Department said Dec. 14. 

A new California law will require physicians practicing in the state to provide patients with a written or electronic notice concerning the availability of the federal Open Payments database. The law will go into effect Jan. 1, according to a Dec. 13 news release from the California Medical Association.

Two hematologists were honored with the 2022 Mentor Awards by the American Hematology Society at its annual meeting and exposition Dec. 11 in New Orleans. The award is given annually to two hematologists dedicated to developing their trainees and colleagues, according to a Dec. 11 news release from the organization.

Timothy Nowack, MD, a general surgeon and robotic surgery specialist, joined Coral Gables-based Baptist Health South Florida.

Here are four physician group moves that Becker's has reported on since September:

LaPrincess Brewer, MD, has been honored with the Robert A. Winn Career Development award for her work in diversifying clinical trials. Dr. Brewer currently serves as a cardiologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.