Today's Top 20 Stories
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UF Health St. Johns names chief medical officer, interim CEO
UF Health St. Johns in St. Augustine, Fla., appointed Huson Gilberstadt, MD, as chief medical officer and Kerry Watson as interim CEO. -
The 5 best, worst states for physicians to practice
Medscape laid out the best and worst states for physicians to practice in 2024 in its "Best & Worst Places to Practice" report, published May 30. -
Wisconsin is the best state for physicians. Here's why
Medscape named Wisconsin, which is home to 75 ASCs, as the best state for physicians to practice medicine in its "Best & Worst Places to Practice 2024" report, published May 30.
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10 states with the most uninsured residents
Texas currently has the largest percentage of residents without health insurance, with over 15% being uninsured, according to research from injury lawyers Bader Scott based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau. -
NCAA names chief medical officer
Deena Casiero, MD, was named chief medical officer of the NCAA. -
The most challenging parts of being a surgeon
A plurality of general surgeons cite dealing with rules and regulations as the most difficult part of their jobs, according to Medscape's 2024 "General Surgeon Compensation Report," published May 24. -
Physician-owned vs. hospital-owned settings: How pay, productivity stacks up
Physician-owned practices reported higher levels of productivity in collections encounters and work relative value units in most specialties when compared to hospital-owned counterparts, according to the Medical Group Management Association's "Provider Compensation and Productivity Data Report."
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Former executives accuse Erlanger of kickbacks, Stark law violations
Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Erlanger Health System is facing kickback scheme allegations from two former executives. -
The US' 10 top nursing, medical schools
Philadelphia-based University of Pennsylvania has been named the top nursing school in the U.S., while Cambridge, Mass.-based Harvard University has been named the top medical school, according to the U.S. Career Institute, an online career training platform. -
The highest, lowest-paying states for physicians by specialty
Mississippi is the highest-paying state for primary care physicians and nonsurgical specialists, according to the Medical Group Management Association's "Provider Compensation and Productivity Data Report." -
Physician takes over as VP, chief medical officer of 2 hospitals
Ana Davitt, MD, was appointed vice president and chief medical officer of Tower Health's Phoenixville and Pottstown Hospitals, both in Pennsylvania.
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Chesapeake Independent Physician Association expands to Virginia
Maryland-based Chesapeake Independent Physician Association has expanded its ranks to offer physician practices in Virginia the opportunity to join the organization. -
8 metro areas with double-digit pay growth for physicians
Out of 50 major metropolitan areas analyzed, eight had double-digit increases in the average salary among physicians in each area, according to Doximity's "Physician Compensation Report" for 2024, published May 23. -
The impact of physician shortages by practice setting
Forty percent of hospitals are severely impacted by physician shortages, according to Doximity's 2024 "Physician Compensation Report." -
Cedars-Sinai International names chief executive of international division
Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai appointed Heitham Hassoun, MD, as chief executive of its international division. -
40 specialties ranked by annual pay
The highest-paid physicians are most commonly surgical specialists and those treating primarily adult patients, according to Doximity's "Physician Compensation Report" for 2024, published May 23. -
Holy Name general surgery residency earns accreditation
Teaneck, N.J.-based Holy Name Medical Center's general surgery residency program achieved full accreditation from Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. -
10 specialties with the highest pay increases
Hematologists saw the greatest average salary growth among physicians in 2023, according to Doximity's "Physician Compensation Report" for 2024, published May 23. -
9 issues fueling physician shortages
Physicians reported that administrative burdens are the biggest contributor to the ongoing provider shortage in Doximity's "Physician Compensation Report" for 2024, published May 23. -
Physician duo pleads guilty to $45M healthcare fraud scheme
A pair of pain management physicians in Dallas each pleaded guilty to a healthcare billing scheme that defrauded major insurers of at least $45 million.
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