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Roger Mitty, MD, has been named chief operating officer and president of Care New England Medical Group, according to a March 20 report from Providence Business News.

Lehigh Valley Health Network has tapped Ravi Samy, MD, as its new chief of division of otolaryngology, head and neck surgery. 

Primary care providers are already in short supply, and the problem is only expected to get worse with a large portion of current physicians reaching retirement age and the demand for primary care continuing to grow. 

Here are ten physician workforce updates Becker's has reported on since March 1:

A study published by Jackson Physician Search on March 20 found that 1 in 4 physicians foresee burnout as a top reason to consider in their retirement decisions.

A study published March 10 in JAMA Network found a potential link between shorter primary care visits with patients and a higher likelihood of inappropriate prescribing.

Mary Bridge Children's Hospital and Health Network in Tacoma, Wash., has appointed two chief medical officers to lead the health system.

The Delaware Division of Public Health has launched a $51,582 campaign to recruit and retain physicians and other medical providers, Delaware Business Times reported March 15. 

Here are four physicians involved in legal cases Becker's has reported on since March 9:

Here are nine physician leadership updates Becker's has reported on since March 10: