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AI tool proves effective at identifying healthcare workers' distress: Study
An artificial intelligence-guided tool accurately identified symptoms of distress in conversations between healthcare providers and therapists early in the pandemic. -
ModMed awards 4 healthcare leaders with inaugural HERO award
Healthcare technology company ModMed has announced the four recipients of its inaugural Healthcare Excellence in Refining Operations, or HERO, award. -
Female physician pay in 2023: 8 things to know
Fifty-two percent of female physicians said they don't feel fairly compensated, according to Medscape's "Female Physician Compensation Report 2023."
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The most popular specialties for female physicians
Obstetrics and gynecology is the most popular specialty for female physicians, according to Medscape's "Female Physician Compensation Report 2023." -
The most challenging part of female physicians' jobs
Working long hours is the most challenging part of female physicians' jobs, according to Medscape's "Female Physician Compensation Report 2023." -
The biggest challenges medical residents face
Work and life balance is the biggest challenge for medical residents, according to Medscape's "Residents Lifestyle & Happiness Report 2023." -
The most rewarding aspects of medical residency
Gaining clinical knowledge and experience is the most rewarding part of medical residency, according to Medscape's "Residents Lifestyle & Happiness Report 2023."
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4 moves addressing the physician shortage
Here are four recent moves addressing the physician shortage that Becker's has reported on since Sept. 11: -
U of Kentucky receives $16M grant to address physician shortage
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine in Lexington has received a $16 million federal grant to support efforts to increase the number and diversity of primary care physicians across the state. -
Why physicians take side gigs
Nearly 1 in 4 physicians in the United States take side gigs, according to Medscape's 2023 "Physician Side Gigs Report" published Oct. 12. -
Why four groups of healthcare workers are striking
Among four groups of healthcare workers who have recently gone on strike, common factors contributing to the decision to strike include staffing issues, wages and workloads.
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Physician-owned hospitals could save $1B annually: Study
Physician-owned hospitals saved $1.1 billion in 2019 when compared to the cost of care at traditional facilities over the same period, according to research commissioned by the Physician’s Advocacy Institute and the Physicians Foundation. -
The lowest-paying states for 17 specialties
Physicians who specialize in neurology can make from $89,600 to $386,390— depending on which state they practice in — according to a report by USA Facts, an organization that analyzes government data. -
The highest paying states for these physician specialties
Here are the highest paying states across 17 specialties, according to recent data USA Facts compiled from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: -
Coalition launches to address physician workforce crisis
A new coalition has formed to advocate for policy moves addressing the healthcare workforce shortage. -
Michigan physician sues over age-based screening assessment
A Henry Ford Health physician is suing the Detroit-based health system over a policy that requires an assessment based solely on age, The Detroit Free Press reported Oct. 19. -
Columbus debuts program to relieve $335M in medical debt for residents
Columbus city legislators and the Central Ohio Hospital Council are piloting a debt forgiveness program that will forgive $335 million worth of medical debt for area residents. -
Walgreens chief medical officer joins health tech advisory board
Kevin Ban, MD, executive vice president and global chief medical officer for Walgreens Boots Alliance, has joined the advisory board of medtech company Ixlayer. -
5 compensation updates physicians should know
Here are five compensation updates physicians should know that Becker's has reported on since Sept. 27: -
Study links EHR time, coding changes to physician productivity gender gap
Female physicians see fewer patients but spend relatively more time working in EHRs, which results in lower productivity, but recent coding changes have helped level the playing field, according to a recent study published in Journal of General Internal Medicine.
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