Here were the 10 most-read physician leadership updates reported by Becker's in March:
1. Here are the seven wealthiest healthcare leaders.
2. Here are the 10 states with the highest number of practicing physicians in the U.S.
3. Sports medicine is the fastest growing physician specialty, growing by 42.5 percent between 2016 and 2021. Here are six sports medicine power players to know.
4. Three counties in Arkansas have been added to the state's list of health professional shortage areas. More details here.
5. To examine whether burnout correlates with caseload, here is a comparison of each specialty's caseload and the levels of burnout among providers.
6. Harvard University, whose medical school is based in Boston, and Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, may be the best places to look for new surgeons. Here are the nine other top-ranked schools for surgeons.
7. A survey found that 32 percent of physicians under 40 would not choose medicine again if given the choice. More of the survey's findings here.
8. Alex Jahangir, MD, received the William W. Tipton Jr., MD, Leadership Award from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons for his contributions to the field.
9. Here are the top 10 states to practice in based on medical environment.
10. As a rural family practice physician, Kerry Willis, MD, has seen huge income drops in the last few years. Dr. Willis, who practices in Beaufort, N.C., spoke with Becker's about compensation and what changes he hopes to see related to his income.