Becker's Physician Leadership

Violence against healthcare workers has moved from an occupational hazard to a standing item on the leadership agenda, and physicians are squarely in its path, from the emergency department to the inpatient floor to their social media feeds.  Health systems…

A St. Louis County judge ordered Retina Associates of St. Louis to pay ophthalmologist Blonie Wayne Dudney, MD, $1.07 million in unpaid compensation, according to court documents accessed by Becker’s. Here are five things to know: 1. Judge John Borbonus…

Clarksville, Tenn.-based Premier Medical Group will pay $2.8 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by billing Medicare and Tricare for services that nonphysician practitioners provided, using physicians’ National Provider Identifier numbers. The U.S. Attorney’s Office…

A legal fight between a New York radiologist and his former practice over a $20 million private equity deal has come to an end, according to court documents.  Gregory Ball, MD, Southtowns Radiology Associates and the other parties in the…

Here are two physicians who made announcements to move into or out of the CEO role at hospitals and health systems in October, as reported by Becker’s:  1. Steve McLaughlin, MD, was named CEO of UNM Hospital and vice president…

Here are 13 chief medical officer appointments and exits that occurred in October, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Nicole Salow, MD, was named the inaugural chief medical officer of Manchester, Iowa-based Regional Medical Center. 2. Trisa Danz, MD, was named…

The pressure on U.S. healthcare costs is not letting up. PwC projects a 9% medical cost trend for the commercial group market in 2027, the highest in 17 years, according to its annual medical cost trend report. In the individual…

San Ramon, Calif.-based Hill Physicians Medical Group has agreed to have the Santa Clara County Independent Practice Association join its enterprise, according to an Oct. 29 news release. As part of the deal, Hill Physicians would also acquire the IPA’s…