Author: Patsy Newitt

Only 65% of physicians report being satisfied or very satisfied with their profession, according to a 2024 survey from Health eCareers. 

Five physician leaders joined Becker's to discuss the biggest lesson they learned in 2024. 

CMS has issued updated guidance for surveyors and healthcare providers on addressing immediate jeopardy, the most severe type of noncompliance warning as the findings can place organizations at risk of losing federal funding.

Rising labor expenses and shrinking reimbursements are putting significant pressure on hospitals’ financial health, according to Kaufman Hall's National Hospital Flash Report. 

Physician staffing firm NES Health is planning to shutter operations following financial challenges. 

Here are five major physician group deals Becker's has reported on in 2024:

Physician-owned hospitals charge less for the same services compared to their non-physician-owned counterparts, according to multiple studies.

Six physicians joined Becker's to discuss the impact of recent 2.83% physician pay cuts finalized by CMS, sharing their concerns about how these reductions could affect the healthcare system, physician practices and patient care.

Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health acquired a 200-physician group from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina.

Management of urgent care clinics previously run by Optum's MedExpress Urgent Care is being assumed by two major health systems.