More physicians are regretting choosing to pursue medicine, according to a 2023 survey from the Physicians Foundation, and Vladimir Sinkov, MD, joined Becker's to discuss why this is. 

Amy Mulcaster, DO, was appointed CEO of The Portland (Ore.) Clinic, a multispecialty group with six locations in the Portland metropolitan area.

Optum, Rite Aid, Walgreens and Walmart have all announced plans to close more than 630 combined facilities in the last year. 

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill prohibiting two state agencies from taking action against physicians who prescribed off-label medical treatments, the Alabama Reflector reported May 20. 

There are many ways physicians can harness the reach and capabilities of social media to increase patient engagement and debunk medical misinformation, however, having a social media presence comes with its own challenges — particularly for physicians. 

Anthony Hollenberg, MD, has been appointed president of Boston Medical Center.

Around 63% of physician transactions in 2023 were attributable to a PE firm or their portfolio companies, according to VMG Health's 2024 Healthcare M&A Report published May 7.

The Louisiana state legislature approved a bill restricting noncompete clauses for physicians, nola.com reported May 15. 

Here are 13 physicians that have stepped in to chief medical officer roles since April 16, as reported by Becker's:

The presence of independent physician groups in healthcare has been a symbol of independence, clinical autonomy and managerial flexibility to providers, allowing for competition, variation and variety in medicine. However, as more and more of the healthcare workforce moves toward employment, will independent physicians sink or swim?

The University of Texas at Tyler appointed Julie Philley, MD, as its president.

From artificial intelligence to blue-chip company investments, 12 physicians joined Becker's to share their key investment tips. 

Physicians leaders may find themselves having to shell out more to cover labor costs. 

Here are three positive developments for private practice physicians:

Here are five physician fraud cases Becker's has reported since April:

Alaska is the most expensive U.S. state to visit a pediatrician in, according to research from the Birth Injury Lawyers Group based on CMS data. 

The state of Alaska named Robert Lawrence, MD, its chief medical officer, Alaska Public Media reported May 3.

Dental was the physician specialty with the highest deal volume in 2023, according to VMG Health's "2024 Healthcare M&A Report."

Here are three recent transactions in the healthcare industry that have left physicians wary, as reported by Becker's since Jan. 17:

Dallas, Texas-based Steward Health Care has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following a months-long saga of financial distress, according to a May 6 news release from the health system.