Author: Francesca Mathewes

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. 

Autonomy is on many physicians' minds as the workforce becomes increasingly consolidated and the number of employed physicians grows. 

A physician in Indianapolis is suing the Indiana Department of Health and members of the state medical licensing board in federal court over enforcement of a state law regarding reporting requirements for physicians that perform abortions, the Daily Journal reported…