Fifty-three percent of hospitalists in the West reported being "very happy" or "somewhat happy," according to Medscape's "Hospitalist Lifestyle & Happiness Report 2023" released Feb. 22. 

Tanuja Damani, MD, has been named the chief of the division of general surgery at New York University's Grossman School of Medicine in New York City. 

Toms River, N.J.-based pediatric network Pediatric Affiliates has partnered with Webster Equity Partners, a healthcare-focused private equity firm.

Aledade has added 450 primary care practices, including 60 health centers, to its network in 2023, making it the largest network of independent primary care providers in the country.

Central Oregon Providers Network and St. Charles Health System announced Feb. 23 that COPN has withdrawn its petition to unionize, according to a Feb. 24 report from KTVZ.

The influenza vaccination rate among healthcare workers in Oregon has dropped 26 percent in the last three years, according to a Feb. 23 report from ABC affiliate KOIN.

The two richest physicians have a combined net worth of $31.3 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index as of Feb. 21.

While 74 percent of hospitalists said they were either very or somewhat happy before the COVID-19 pandemic, only 15 percent report feeling very or somewhat happy in 2023, according to Medcape's 2023 "Hospitalist Lifestyle and Happiness Report," which was drawn from a survey of over 9,200 physicians across 29 specialties. 

Hobbies including cooking and reading are the most helpful for helping physicians maintain happiness and good mental health, according to Medcape's 2023 "Hospitalist Lifestyle and Happiness Report," which was drawn from a survey of over 9,200 physicians across 29 specialties. 

Over half of hospitalists, 52 percent, said they would be willing to take a pay cut to have a better work-life balance, according to Medcape's 2023 "Hospitalist Lifestyle and Happiness Report," which was drawn from a survey of over 9,200 physicians across 29 specialties. 

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The U.S. physician groups market is expected to grow to $360.47 billion by 2029, according to the "U.S. Physician Groups Market, 2022-2029" report from Fortune Business Insights.

Michele Sinopoli, MD, has been appointed chief medical officer for Tenet Healthcare's Massachusetts market.

Anthony Guarino, MD, has joined Alton, Ill.-based Interventional Pain Consultants as a staff physician, The Telegraph reported Feb. 22. 

Stephen Gryzlo, MD, has been selected as the new head team physician for the Chicago Cubs, Major League Baseball reported Feb. 22. 

Bashar Kiama, MD, was sentenced to eight months in prison for evading income taxes related to the medical practice he owned, the U.S. Justice department said Feb. 22. 

Aitkin, Minn.-based Riverwood Healthcare Center has added Tracey Eakman, BSN, RN, as its new director of the surgical services department, according to a Feb. 22 report from Message Media. 

Alison Ganong, MD, has joined Truckee, Calif.-based Tahoe Forest Health, Sierra Sun reported Feb. 21. 

The Chicago Cubs have announced the retirement of its head team physician and medical director, Stephen Adams, MD.