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  1. 5 leadership appointments in 2 weeks

    Amelia Ickes -
    Here are five leadership appointments that Becker's has reported on since Aug. 31:

  2. Why the Medicare physician payment schedule needs an overhaul, per the AMA

    Amelia Ickes -
    The American Medical Association has sent a comment letter to CMS urging the agency to make changes to the Medicare physician payment schedule, which the AMA argues is bad policy for both patients and providers.

  3. The perks of working alongside hospitals, per 1 physician

    Paige Haeffele -
    Mark Van Ess, DO, chair of head and neck surgery at Mercy Clinic Springfield (Mo.), ​​recently joined Becker's to discuss the relationship between physicians and the hospitals they work for. 

The art of simplicity: How to streamline patient access and reduce staff burden?

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  1. 4 hospitals hit with price transparency fines: 3 things to know

    Riz Hatton -
    CMS has fined four additional hospitals for alleged price transparency violations.

  2. 9 things physicians wish patients knew about prior authorization

    Claire Wallace -
    Prior authorization can often be a major hassle for physicians, administrators and patients trying to get needed medical procedures or prescriptions. 

  3. California suit over who can be called 'doctor' faces opposition 

    Patsy Newitt -
    An amicus brief filed Sept. 6 by the California Medical Association and the American Medical Association states that licensed allopathic and osteopathic physicians in California should be the only practitioners allowed to use the title "Dr."

  4. Average salary of the fastest-growing physician specialties

    Riz Hatton -
    Psychiatry is the fastest-growing physician specialty, and the average annual salary in the field is $247,350.

Managing Patient Throughput with AI: Unlocking Capacity

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  1. Orlando Health taps chief nursing officer

    Claire Wallace -
    Orlando (Fla.) Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital has named Heather Moynihan, BSN, as its associate chief nursing officer. 

  2. Hospital worker to repay $170K after selling stolen medical equipment 

    Patsy Newitt -
    Denis Tkachuk, who previously worked at hospitals in Washington state, was sentenced to three years of probation for stealing and selling more than $108,000 in medical supplies. 

  3. The 10 most, least vaccinated states

    Claire Wallace -
    Some states are better than others at vaccinating their populations, with Massachusetts topping the list of the most vaccinated places. 

  4. White House urged to establish a national patient safety team

    Amelia Ickes -
    The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology is urging the White House to establish federal leadership focused on patient safety in its most recent report to President Joe Biden.

2 tech leaders on Orlando VA Medical Center's path to innovation

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  1. Hawaii governor announces $30M in loan repayment for healthcare workers

    Amelia Ickes -
    Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, MD, has announced $30 million in loan repayment for healthcare workers.

  2. Penn Medicine names inaugural director for LGBTQ+ health

    Amelia Ickes -
    Kevin Kline, MD, has been appointed the inaugural medical director for LGBTQ+ health at Penn Medicine.

  3. Noncompetes by state: 23 things for physicians to know

    Paige Haeffele -
    Amid growing discontent among physicians on noncompete agreements, which prohibit clinicians from joining a competing practice or setting up their own within a particular distance from their previous practice for a certain period of time, many states have amended their regulations.

  4. Nurse practitioner workforce expected to nearly double by 2032

    Paige Haeffele -
    The number of nurse practitioners is expected to increase 44.5 percent by 2032, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational employment statistics survey.

  5. The benefits, challenges for traveling healthcare professionals

    Claire Wallace -
    The COVID-19 pandemic expanded the popularity of "traveling" healthcare jobs, with 73 percent having worked as travelers for less than five years. 

  6. What is the worst city for physicians to retire in?

    Amelia Ickes -
    Stockton, Calif., is the worst city to retire in, according to recent data from WalletHub.

  7. What is the best city for physicians to retire in?

    Amelia Ickes -
    Tampa, Fla., is the best city to retire in, according to recent data from WalletHub.

  8. Charles B. Wang Community Health Center appoints new chief medical officer

    Amelia Ickes -
    Hyoseong Nuna Kim, MD, has been appointed chief medical officer of Charles B. Wang Community Health Center in New York City, QNS reported Sept. 7.

  9. Medical schools with the most graduates practicing in underserved areas

    Amelia Ickes -
    Here are the top 10 medical schools with the most graduates practicing in underserved areas, according to U.S. News and World Report:

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