Becker's Physician Leadership

The same financial pressures hospitals are facing are increasingly evident at the physician enterprise level, according to Kaufman Hall’s latest quarterly “Physician Flash Report,” which is based on data from more than 200,000 employed providers — physicians and advanced practice…

In June 2025, Governor Tina Kotek signed a bill enacting the strictest regulatory regulations on corporate entities in healthcare in the nation.  State House majority leader Ben Bowman recently spoke with the American Medical Association about the process of getting…

Here are five notable achievements by physicians in clinical care, research, leadership and more as reported by Becker’s since Jan. 1, 2026: If you would like to nominate a physician please email fmathewes@beckershealthcare.com. 1.  G. Burkhard Mackensen, MD, PhD, professor…

North Carolina is attempting to address the impact of consolidation on the state’s independent practices through a new state health insurance plan initiative, The Center Square reported Feb. 8.  The Preferred Provider program, developed by the North Carolina state health…

Governor Kathy Hochul has signed an amended version of the Medical Aid in Dying Act into law, legalizing medically-assisted suicide for patients who meet certain qualifications, Spectrum Local News reported Feb. 6.  Here are 10 things to know about the…

Tend Health, a clinician-focused mental health provider, and SafeHavenMD, a physician-led peer support platform, have formed a strategic partnership to expand access to confidential mental health care for physicians nationwide. According to a Feb. 9 news release, Tend Health will…

Physician ownership is steadily giving way to hospital systems, private equity and large corporate platforms, but many physicians say control over care decisions does not have to disappear with it.  Twelve physicians joined Becker’s to share how they see power,…

Vancouver, Wash.-based PeaceHealth will not renew its contract with its current emergency physicians, opting to partner with Atlanta-based ApolloMD instead, CBS affiliate KCBY reported Feb. 5.  PeaceHealth’s current contracts with Eugene (Ore.) Emergency Physicians will end May 30 at PeaceHealth…

Physician residents and fellows perform better when they feel like they are working in an environment of trust, a December 2025 study published in JAMA Surgery found.  The study evaluated 6,136 surgical residents’ sense of belonging and their performance on…

Union activity in hospitals and health systems started off strong in 2026 with at least 17 petitions for unionization, strikes, contract deals and other developments in the healthcare workforce. Here are 17 updates on labor movements in healthcare in the…