Becker's Physician Leadership

While physician leaders warily eye the decline of physician-owned practices, a new report  published May 13 in the Journal of the Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons suggests the private practice model still dominates physician employment — though shifts in…

Physicians get their best returns from mutual funds, according to Medscape’s 2025 report “Where Doctors Are Comfortable Investing,” published in April.  Medscape asked 7,322 physicians across 29 specialties which investments gave them the best returns, apart from their retirement plan.…

A sweeping budget reconciliation bill progressing through the U.S. House of Representatives has sparked serious concerns among teaching hospitals and physician leaders, who warn that the legislation could jeopardize the next generation of physicians.  According to a news release from…

Five hospitals that have announced service reductions since April 20.  1. Madelia (Minn.) Health will close its only pharmacy on May 28 due to rising operational costs. The pharmacy is the sole location serving Lake Crystal, Minn. 2. Renton, Wash.-based…

From artificial intelligence to gaps in business education, Becker’s asked nine physician leaders: knowing what you know now, what would you do differently during your time in medical school? Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length. …

As medicine rapidly evolves, many healthcare leaders worry that medical schools are falling behind, or moving in the wrong direction altogether. From the decline of hands-on training and business acumen to the implications of AI, 10 physician leaders joined Becker’s…

Shadi Jarjous, MD, chief of hospital medicine at Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Health Network, joined Becker’s to discuss the importance of physicians in leadership positions.  Editor’s note: This interview was edited lightly for clarity and length. Question: Could you speak…

Shadi Jarjous, MD, chief of hospital medicine at Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Health Network, joined Becker’s to discuss how emerging technologies are shaping the future of clinical workflows and medical training. Editor’s note: This interview has been edited lightly for…

Physician satisfaction is not determined by compensation alone, according to a report from Marit Health. Marit Health’s data is based on anonymized salary contributions as of April 11. Here are 10 notes from the report: 1. IInfectious disease, OB-GYN and…

A May 8 editorial published by the Idaho Statesman contends that the state’s noncompete law is contributing to the state’s ongoing physician shortage.  The argument centers around a lawsuit being brought against Boise, Idaho-based Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. Parker…