Becker's Physician Leadership

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…

The American Medical Association, one of the largest U.S. healthcare organizations, has revised its position on gender-affirming surgeries for minors, the AMA told Becker’s in a statement shared Feb. 5.  “The AMA supports evidence-based treatment, including gender affirming care. Currently,…

Colorado Springs, Colo.-based Peak Vista Community Health Centers has agreed to settle a federal labor complaint by paying $1.2 million to clinicians who alleged they were fired due to their union organizing activity, Medscape reported Feb. 3.  Here are five…

Physicians are facing a range of challenges in the hospitals, health systems and independent practices alike, from increased threats of violence to financial strain and burnout—increasing and complicating the demands placed on physician leaders. However, physicians are rarely trained in…