The University of Idaho in Moscow is developing a regionally based undergraduate medical education program in collaboration with the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah. According to a Feb. 27 news release, the partnership is…
Author: Francesca Mathewes
Here are 20 physicians who have been appointed to or will retire from executive roles within their respective hospitals, health system and healthcare organizations since Feb. 1, 2026: 1. Jason Caron, MD, stepped into his role as president and CEO…
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Millennium Physician Group, a Mosaic Health Company, has entered into a strategic partnership with Lee Health to expand preventive services for seniors in Southwest Florida. According to a Feb. 25 press release, the partnership is designed to…
Mentorship is a core component of cultivating leaders in healthcare, and the advice they share with young physicians may stick with them for the entirety of their careers. Three physicians recently joined Becker’s to share the most important advice they…
Physicians and their teams are constantly balancing an array of priorities and pressures in modern healthcare — from increased threats of violence at work to diminished autonomy and political strife. In the midst of what can be a chaotic and…
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John Cowan, MD, a neurosurgeon from Cartersville, Ga., has announced that he will run for the state’s 11th Congressional District seat, East Cobb News reported Feb. 10. The 11th District is currently represented by Rep. Barry Loudermilk, a Republican, who…
In June 2025, Governor Tina Kotek signed a bill enacting the strictest regulatory regulations on corporate entities in healthcare in the nation. State House majority leader Ben Bowman recently spoke with the American Medical Association about the process of getting…
Here are five notable achievements by physicians in clinical care, research, leadership and more as reported by Becker’s since Jan. 1, 2026: If you would like to nominate a physician please email fmathewes@beckershealthcare.com. 1. G. Burkhard Mackensen, MD, PhD, professor…
North Carolina is attempting to address the impact of consolidation on the state’s independent practices through a new state health insurance plan initiative, The Center Square reported Feb. 8. The Preferred Provider program, developed by the North Carolina state health…
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed an amended version of the Medical Aid in Dying Act into law, legalizing medically-assisted suicide for patients who meet certain qualifications, Spectrum Local News reported Feb. 6. Here are 10 things to know…