States in the central regions of the U.S. are typically higher-paying for physicians, according to Medscape's "Physician Compensation Report" for 2024.
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Many healthcare providers were hopeful that Congress would reconsider its proposed Medicare reimbursement rates for 2024; however, recent updates by the agency have dashed the hopes of some clinicians.
Orthopedics is the highest-paying physician specialty, according to Medscape's "Physician Compensation Report 2024."
North Dakota is the highest-paying state for physicians.
CMS finalized a slight cut in Medicare Advantage benchmark payments for 2025, according to a final rate notice published April 1.
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Walgreens posted a nearly $6 billion loss in the second quarter of 2024, a steep loss that beat estimates, according to a March 28 release from the company.
Hawaii is the worst state for physicians to practice in, according to a March 18 report from personal finance site WalletHub.
Montana is the best state for physicians to practice in, while Hawaii is the worst, according to a March 18 report from personal finance site WalletHub.
New York is the worst state to be a high-income earner, according to a Feb. 29 report from WalletHub.
Alaska is the best state to be a high-income earner, according to a Feb. 29 report from WalletHub.