In the wake of another year of Medicare payment reductions, the American Medical Association on Sept. 5 called on CMS to be "fully transparent" about the effects of the cuts on physicians and patients.
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A jump in physician productivity is primarily driving compensation increases this year, according to SullivanCotter's 2023-24 Physician Compensation and Productivity Report.
A plurality of hospitalists (28%) have a net worth of less than $500,000, according to Medscape's "Hospitalist Wealth & Debt Report," published Sept. 6.
Physician productivity is a focal point of success for healthcare organizations, but many are slow to adopt formal onboarding practices, according to a Sept. 5 article by the American Medical Association.
In 2023, malpractice verdicts hit a record high. There were 57 medical malpractice verdicts of $10 million or more, with more than half of those verdicts hitting $25 million.
Advocate Health is taking significant strides toward addressing burnout and fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment for its physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) through its "Best Place to Care" initiative. With a focus on enhancing engagement and wellness…
Independence versus employment is something that weighs on physicians across the country as reimbursement rates decline, operational costs soar and corporations continue to make sweeping buyouts.
About a quarter of medical students rarely or never see their friends, amid busy class loads and work expectations, according to Medscape's 2024 "Medical Student Lifestyle Report," published Sept. 4.
For some physicians, a bump in pay isn't always enough to justify making major life changes for a new position.
Ahead of the presidential election in November, physicians in leadership positions are watching a number of issues.