In the wake of another year of Medicare payment reductions, the American Medical Association on Sept. 5 called on CMS to be "fully transparent" about the effects of the cuts on physicians and patients.
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A plurality of hospitalists (28%) have a net worth of less than $500,000, according to Medscape's "Hospitalist Wealth & Debt Report," published Sept. 6.
In 2023, malpractice verdicts hit a record high. There were 57 medical malpractice verdicts of $10 million or more, with more than half of those verdicts hitting $25 million.
About a quarter of medical students rarely or never see their friends, amid busy class loads and work expectations, according to Medscape's 2024 "Medical Student Lifestyle Report," published Sept. 4.
For some physicians, a bump in pay isn't always enough to justify making major life changes for a new position.
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Ahead of the presidential election in November, physicians in leadership positions are watching a number of issues.
Over 10 states have passed laws in the last decade allowing non-match medical school graduates to work under the supervision of a licensed physician through what have become known as "bridge" programs.
Physicians face a range of challenges in today's healthcare industry. Here are the top 10 issues facing physicians today, according to Medical Economics' 2024 "Physician Report."
Here are the 10 most popular services physicians in internal and family medicine provide for ancillary revenue, according to Medical Economics' 2024 "Physician Report."
Physicians working in the hospital setting saw an average pay hike of just 2% in 2024, according to a Medscape infographic published Aug. 1.