Staff, Author at Becker's Physician Leadership

States with the best healthcare for physician retirees

Minnesota is the state with the best healthcare for physician retirees, according to a Jan. 23 report from WalletHub.

What physicians need to know about the anesthesiologist shortage

The shortage of anesthesia providers has had a significant impact on healthcare organizations across the country.

Physician pay in the worst states to retire

Kentucky is the worst state to retire in, according to a Jan. 22 report from WalletHub.

Physician pay in the best states to retire

Florida is the best state to retire in, according to a Jan. 22 report from WalletHub.

HHS inspector general: Gift cards don't violate anti-kickback statute

HHS' Office of Inspector General has determined that a consultant's proposed provision of gift cards to existing physician practice customers does not violate the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, according to an article by law firm Harris Beach published Jan. 18 on…

Ventra Health appoints emergency medicine adviser

Mark Laperouse, MD, has been appointed strategic adviser of emergency medicine for Ventra Health.

Hospitals are bringing back masks. Here's what physicians think.

Many hospitals nationwide are reinstating mask requirements. But is this the best course of action?

Physicians aren't fully off the clock when on vacation, study finds

Even when physicians are on vacation or taking time off, they are often still working on patient-related tasks, according to findings from a study published Jan. 12 in JAMA Network Open.

Physician-owned hospitals by the numbers

Physician-owned hospitals continue to be a topic of debate within the healthcare industry, with many hospital groups taking aim at the facilities.

Why prior authorization reform is needed in 5 numbers

Here are five numbers that provide a snapshot of the burden of prior authorization: