Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health is in the midst of a sweeping expansion, inking four major deals in the past year that are reshaping its physician network and competitive positioning across the Upper Midwest. As the largest rural health system…
Author: Patsy Newitt
Orange, Calif.-based, physician–owned Heritage Provider Network agreed to pay a nearly $50 million settlement to resolve class-action litigation regarding a cyberattack, according to an Oct. 15 report from The HIPAA Journal. Here are five more things to know:
Fifty eight-percent of U.S. physician leaders say they hope to become a CEO one day, according to a new McKinsey & Co. survey of 296 physicians. Among the 258 who are not currently CEOs, 58% expressed interest in the top…
Charleston, S.C.-based Articularis Healthcare Group has built a model aimed at preserving the independence of community rheumatologists while providing the scale, infrastructure and resources needed to thrive in today’s complex healthcare environment. Founding Partner Colin Edgerton, MD, joined Becker’s to…
A sweeping budget reconciliation bill progressing through the U.S. House of Representatives has sparked serious concerns among teaching hospitals and physician leaders, who warn that the legislation could jeopardize the next generation of physicians. According to a news release from…
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Shadi Jarjous, MD, chief of hospital medicine at Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Health Network, joined Becker’s to discuss the importance of physicians in leadership positions. Editor’s note: This interview was edited lightly for clarity and length. Question: Could you speak…
Jacksonville (Fla.) Orthopaedic Institute is set to lay off more than 300 employees and close six clinics following its recent buyout by Baptist Health. Here are five things to know: 1. A group of JOI physicians has signed an agreement…
Forbes released its annual World’s Billionaires list on April 1, highlighting the globe’s wealthiest individuals, including nine physicians. Collectively, the world’s billionaires now hold a combined fortune of $16.1 trillion, marking an increase of nearly $2 trillion from 2024. Below…
While physicians serving in leadership roles is nothing new, the demands of physician leadership and the medical field overall have shifted significantly over the last several years.
The physician shortage — particularly in primary care — has reached crisis levels, yet little is being done to reverse the trend.