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The American Medical Association has launched a new initiative to support physician-led projects focused on improving community health.  According to a Nov. 13 news release shared with Becker’s, the Community Health Impact Lab Micro Grants Program will award $50,000 grants…

Making the leap into independent practice is more high stakes than ever, as hospitals and health systems grow in size and influence and the cost of doing business narrows operating margins.  In 2024, 42.2% of physicians were working in private…

From EMRs to ambient AI and other tools, healthcare technology is advancing at a rapid pace. For physicians, especially those in private practice, the wide array of available technology can make it challenging to discern what will be the best…

Queens, N.Y., physician Alexander Baldonado, MD, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for orchestrating a scheme that generated more than $24 million in fraudulent Medicare claims for medically unnecessary laboratory tests and orthotic braces, GMA Integrated News reported…

Medical groups and health systems are continuing to experience decreased staffing despite an accelerated pace of work, according to the American Medical Group Association’s “2025 Medical Clinic Staffing Survey” released Nov. 12.  Here are five key takeaways from the survey:…

Health systems executives expect leaders overseeing AI projects to have increased importance in the coming years. Here are the new roles that execs predict will rise in prominence over the next three years, according to a Nov. 6 Healthcare Financial…

The American Medical Association urged lawmakers to prioritize physician oversight, data security and education, as AI tools become more embedded in clinical practice, according to a November statement submitted to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. The AMA…

The University of Minnesota has objected to a new $1 billion partnership between Minneapolis-based Fairview Health Services and University of Minnesota Physicians, arguing the deal threatens the institution’s academic mission and was struck without its knowledge or consent. Fairview and…

San Antonio, Texas-based Methodist Healthcare aims to expand its residency programs as the region battles severe physician shortages and “brain drain,” San Antonio Report reported Nov. 10. The shortage around the San Antonio area is largely due to brain drain,…

As healthcare evolves, new buzzwords have entered the collective dialogue among physicians and other medical professionals, reflecting shifting trends and issues in the industry. Two physicians joined Becker’s to discuss the buzzwords they are tired of hearing and why they…