Across all physician specialties in the U.S., there is a projected shortage of 141,160 full-time equivalent physicians in 2038, according to a December report from the Health Resources and Services Administration. Here’s a breakdown of specialties based on projected supply…
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AI does not just summarize healthcare information — it decides which brands to surface, cite and trust. As patients increasingly turn to Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT and other AI platforms to research symptoms and compare options, many health systems are…
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Nine primary care practices formerly owned by Falls Church, Va.-based Inova Health System have transitioned to independent ownership, the Washington Business Journal reported Dec. 23. Inova acquired the practices — part of Fairfax (Va.) Family Practice Centers — in 2020.…
Yankton (S.D) Medical Clinic has struck a new professional services agreement with Sioux Falls-based Avera Health. According to a Dec. 23 news release, Yankton will remain an independent medical practice, partnering with Avera to expand only certain services and strengthen…
The Corvallis (Ore.) Clinic, a subsidiary of Optum, plans to end maternity and women’s health services in 2026, Oregon Live reported Dec. 19. In a letter sent to patients across the clinic’s 11 locations in the state, the practice said…
CMS has awarded 400 additional Medicare-funded residency positions to 135 hospitals across 37 states, an effort that aims to further address the nation’s growing physician shortage. About 62% of the new slots will support primary care and psychiatry programs, CMS…
Memphis, Tenn.-based Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital has entered an agreement to acquire Memphis Children’s Clinic. According to a Dec. 22 news release, Memphis Children’s Clinic will become part of the Le Bonheur Pediatrics primary care network in January 2026. The…
Michael Jerkins, MD, is president and co-founder of Panacea Financial, a bank designed to service the specific needs of physicians. In a Dec. 23 podcast published by Medical Economics, Dr. Jerkins outlines why Panacea is different from other financial institutions. …
American hospitals face an unprecedented convergence of crises threatening patient access to care. Hospital occupancy has surged to 75%—an 11-percentage-point increase from pre-pandemic levels—and is projected to reach a critical 85% threshold by 2032. At the same time, observation patient…
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Revenue cycle management priorities are shifting—and technology investments are leading the charge. In this session, join UC San Diego Health’s Chief Revenue Officer, Mike Vigo, as we explore today’s top organizational goals set forth by hospital and health system leaders,…
Feb 11, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
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Mike Vigo
Chief Revenue Cycle Officer, University California San Diego
Jonathan Wiik
Vice President, Health Insights, FinThrive