Today's Top 20 Stories
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Arkansas Children's Hospital names chief medical officer
Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock has appointed Karen Farst, MD, chief medical officer. -
Physician salary vs. state happiness
Here are the states ranked by overall happiness compared to average physician salary, according to data from ZipRecruiter and personal finance website WalletHub: -
University of Rochester Medical Center launches rural health initiative
The University of Rochester (N.Y.) Medical Center received a three-year, $750,000 grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration to support the training of family medicine residents in rural settings.
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Desert Care Network appoints chief medical officer
William Brien, MD, was named chief medical officer of Desert Care Network, a group of hospitals and outpatient clinics operated by Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare in California. -
The 5 highest-paid general surgeons in New York City
While the average general surgeon makes $412,000 a year in the U.S., the highest-paid general surgeons in New York City earn $1,104,500, according to data from Medscape's salary reporter. -
4 prior authorization updates to know
Here are four prior authorization updates Becker's has reported on since Aug. 3: -
Top 20 states by healthcare cost
Minnesota has the most affordable healthcare in the U.S., according to an analysis released July 31 by WalletHub, a personal finance website.
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Healthcare cyberattacks on the rise
An Aug. 15 issue of The Joint Commission's publication Sentinel Event Alert warns of a rise in healthcare-related cybersecurity attacks, with more than 51.9 million patient records exposed in 2022 alone. -
The 15 largest independent physician groups
HealthCare Partners IPA is the largest independent physician group in the country, according to a July 26 report from Definitive Healthcare. -
Physicians and drug charges: 6 cases to know
Here are six cases with drug charges involving physicians reported by Becker's since July 7: -
5 states with the most, fewest nursing-job openings per capita
New Hampshire has the most nursing-job openings per capita while Utah has the fewest, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
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10 best student loans for medical students, per Forbes
There are a lot of considerations for students to make when thinking about going to medical school, including how they will finance their education. -
Top 20 states ranked by healthcare outcomes
Here are the top 20 states ranked by healthcare outcomes, according to WalletHub: -
50 best-paying nurse jobs
Chief nurse anesthetist is the best-paying nurse job, with an average annual salary of $211,500, according to a report on Nursing Process. -
The best-paid physicians are in South Dakota — here's why
South Dakota, North Dakota, Alaska, Wyoming and Nebraska are the top five states for physician pay, according to an analysis published Aug. 11 by The Washington Post. -
Allina physicians look to unionize
More than 500 physicians and practitioners at Minneapolis-based Allina Health organization notified the National Labor Relations Board of their intent to unionize, the Star Tribune reported Aug. 11. -
Average starting salary for 14 physician specialties
Orthopedic surgeons have the highest starting salary of any physician specialty, starting at $633,000, according to AMN Healthcare's "2023 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives" report released July 24. -
Highest-paying physician specialties vs. hours worked
Here are the top 20 highest-paid specialties compared to hours worked for physicians ages 40 to 55, according to data from the The Washington Post: -
What specialists are in 'absolute demand'?
Here are the top 20 specialties that are in "absolute demand," according to the "2023 Physician Incentive Review" from healthcare staffing firm AMN Healthcare. -
Memorial Health System names chief medical officer
Shawn Dufford, MD, has been appointed chief medical officer of Gulfport, Miss.-based Memorial Health System.
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