Author: Francesca Mathewes

Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger Health has named Jason Mitchell, MD, as its new executive vice president and chief medical officer.

The American College of Physician Advisors has appointed Ahmed Abuabdou, MD, as its new president-elect. 

Here are three updates on physician unions since Jan. 14, as reported by Becker's:

Cleveland Clinic has named Teri Lash-Ritter, MD, as president of several hospitals, outpatient facilities and health and wellness centers, WHBC reported Jan. 21. 

Physicians' sense of autonomy in employed settings and their ability and inclination to operate an independent practice have dually declined in recent years, becoming a central concern for physicians across specialties. 

Physician union activity has been high since the beginning of 2025.

More than 15,000 physicians have signed a letter pushing senators to vote against the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump's nomination for secretary of HHS. 

Physician-assisted suicide has appeared in headlines in recent months as some states seek to expand access to the practice. 

Here are three physician union updates in the last week, as reported by Becker's:

Union physicians at four NYC Health + Hospitals in New York City intend to strike onJan. 13.