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.
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Mark Rosenblatt, MD, PhD, executive dean for the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago, has been named interim CEO for the University of Illinois Hospitals and Clinics, pending approval from the board of trustees.
Jay Barth, MD, has been named chief medical officer of Ascidian Therapeutics, a biotech drug development company.
Here are five physicians facing drug charges reported by Becker's since March 6:
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.
Congress has ensured that flexibilities for telehealth will continue for two more years, as many private practice physicians have taken advantage of its uses since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.