Today's Top 20 Stories
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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.
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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.
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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. -
Why physicians are leaving medicine
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. -
Portland Clinic names 1st female CEO
Amy Mulcaster, DO, was appointed CEO of The Portland (Ore.) Clinic, a multispecialty group with six locations in the Portland metropolitan area. -
Optum, Walgreens, Rite Aid & Walmart closing 630+ facilities
Optum, Rite Aid, Walgreens and Walmart have all announced plans to close more than 630 combined facilities in the last year.
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Alabama law to protect physicians from prescribing off-label meds
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. -
The do's and don'ts of social media: A physician's guide
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. -
Physician named president of Boston Medical Center
Anthony Hollenberg, MD, has been appointed president of Boston Medical Center. -
Physician groups are private equity's next big growth target. Here's why
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. -
Louisiana moves to restrict physician noncompetes
The Louisiana state legislature approved a bill restricting noncompete clauses for physicians, nola.com reported May 15. -
13 chief medical officer appointments in 30 days
Here are 13 physicians that have stepped in to chief medical officer roles since April 16, as reported by Becker's: -
Physician group acquisitions are changing the workforce. Here's how
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? -
UT names physician leader as president
The University of Texas at Tyler appointed Julie Philley, MD, as its president. -
Physicians' investment secrets
From artificial intelligence to blue-chip company investments, 12 physicians joined Becker's to share their key investment tips.
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