The Department of Justice has filed a legal complaint against two medical centers for Stark law violations and submitting false Medicare claims, according to a July 26 news release.
Author: Francesca Mathewes
Physician shortages are impacting medical systems nationwide.
For some physicians, the fear of losing their job can lead to hesitation in speaking out on issues of safety, harassment or fraud. And, according to a July 24 blog post from the American Medical Association, this fear is often…
From 2013 to 2023, the U.S. saw an approximately 67% increase in the number of medical malpractice verdicts awarding $10 million or more.
On July 10, CMS proposed changes to physician payment policies and The Medicare Merit-based Incentive Payment System MIPS program.
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Niagara Falls, N.Y., has picked up two new physicians in 2024 through its recruitment incentive program, according to a July 22 report in the Niagara Falls Review,
A team at the University of Illinois (Champaign) is developing a series of virtual reality training modules designed to improve cultural competency between physicians and patients, according to a July 22 report from WCIA.com
Artificial intelligence is being used across the medical industry, from assisting with highly complex procedures to improving diagnostic accuracy. It could also be a powerful tool in the fight against physician burnout.
Resident physicians are often expected to reside in the hospital and put in long hours for considerably less pay, based on the notion that they are training within their respective fields. But with inflation and labor shortages on the rise,…
Among the biggest challenges facing physician-owned practices today include the rising cost of operations and the imminent threat of consolidation.