Today's Top 20 Stories
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The most challenging part of young physicians' jobs
Dealing with difficult patients is the most challenging part of young physicians' jobs, according to Medscape's "Young Physician Compensation Report 2023." -
The 10 highest-, lowest-paying states for CRNAs
Although the average annual salary among certified registered nurse anesthetists in the U.S. is $255,078, that figure varies greatly depending on which state one practices in, according to career website ZipRecruiter. -
Medical City names chief medical officer for 2 Texas hospitals
Jonathan Clarke, MD, has been named chief medical officer for Medical City Plano and Medical City Frisco, both in Texas.
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RN income by practice setting
Hospital inpatient care RNs make more than RNs in other practice settings, according to Medscape's "RN/LPN Compensation Report 2023." -
How RNs supplement their income
Forty-eight percent of RNs do not supplement their income, according to Medscape's "RN/LPN Compensation Report 2023." -
5 private equity groups shaping the industry
Here are five private equity groups physicians should have an eye on: -
Why this Massachusetts health system filed for bankruptcy
Gardner, Mass.-based Heywood Healthcare has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection due to a variety of challenges that "hinder[ed] its sustainability."
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South Carolina physician to pay $585K to resolve kickback allegations
South Carolina physician Moustafa Moustafa, MD, and his practice will pay $585,540 to resolve False Claims Act allegations that they received illegal kickbacks for referring patients for laboratory testing. -
These healthcare jobs are projected to be in shortage by 2031
Both primary care and specialty care are projected to have staff shortages by 2031, according to a Sept. 29 report from McKinsey & Co. -
What every new physician should know
Fourteen physician leaders and recruiters recently connected with Becker's to share what new physicians should know. -
Workforce trends physicians should watch
The needs of the workforce are influenced by a variety of economic, social and cultural factors.
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7 new chief medical officers in September
Here are seven chief medical officer appointments reported by Becker's in September: -
5 forces shaping private practice
Here are five forces impacting the private practice space to know: -
North Carolina physician accused of illegally prescribing addiction treatment
North Carolina physician Henry Emery, MD, has been charged with the alleged unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. -
Merritt Hawkins and Staff Care merge to become AMN Healthcare Physician Solutions
Two of AMN Healthcare's legacy brands — Merritt Hawkins and Staff Care — have merged into AMN Healthcare Physician Solutions. -
Clinic director, physician sentenced to prison for false Alzheimer diagnoses
An Ohio clinic director and her physician husband have been sentenced to prison after being convicted of falsely diagnosing dozens of patients with Alzheimer’s disease. -
The changes physicians need now
If physician burnout is not addressed, more physicians will continue to leave practice before retirement age, exacerbating the impending physician shortage, the American Medical Association said in a Sept. 27 blog post. -
5 Optum updates physicians should know
Here are five updates on UnitedHealth Group's Optum physicians should know that Becker's reported on in September: -
What debts or expenses do young physicians owe?
Mortgage on their primary residence is the most common form of debt or expense for young physicians, according to Medscape's "2023 Young Physician Compensation Report." -
Louisiana's 1st microhospital closing: 3 things to know
Microhospital Avail Hospital Lake Charles (La.) is permanently closing Sept. 29.
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