Five federal fraud and abuse laws impacting physicians are critical for compliance, according to a March 19 blog post from the National Rural Health Association. Here are the five laws, as outlined by the organization: False Claims Act The False…
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From emerging AI to rising consolidation, numerous trends continue to shape the future of healthcare. Three physicians joined Becker’s to discuss what gives them hope in medicine. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length. Ed Corbett,…
Jana and Lara Baatenburg, both MDs, have opened a membership-based primary care practice in Grand Rapids, Mich., WZZM 13 reported March 18. The physicians, who are twin sisters, opened Concierge Medicine of West Michigan in 2024. Insurance is not billed…
The landscape of medical education and residency training is evolving rapidly, driven by economic pressures, workforce shortages and changing educational priorities. Four physicians joined Becker’s to discuss what they think should change about medical school to meet the demands of…
Primary care is suffering more than most under the ongoing physician shortage. The U.S. was forecast to see a shortage of up to 64,000 physicians by the end of 2024 and a shortage of 86,000 by 2036, according to a…
Healthcare technology is evolving rapidly, but securing funding for modernization can be the biggest roadblock to progress. Without a strong case, critical initiatives stall — leaving millions in potential savings untapped. Convincing decision-makers requires more than just numbers. In this…
Apr 22, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
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Tim Calahan, MS, MBA, DBA
Chief Technology Officer, Michigan Medicine
Scott Waters
Chief Information and Technology Officer, Overlake Medical Center Clinics
James Wellman
VP & Chief Information Officer, Nathan Littauer Hospital
Phil Childree, MBA, CHFP
Chief Financial Officer, Ballad Health Southwest Virginia
Shelly Disser, DBA
Vice President, Innovation and Collaboration, MediQuant
As health care continues to evolve, HR and benefits leaders in health systems are navigating rising health care costs, shifting employee expectations, and the complexities of a workforce under immense pressure. With staff facing high stress, workplace violence, and increasing…
Mar 31, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
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Kendall Browne, PhD
Director, Workforce Transformation, Lyra Health
Deborah Visconi
President and Chief Executive Officer, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
Adam Meier
Chief Nursing Officer, The University of Kansas Health System, St. Francis Campus
Bob Dent, DNP, RN, FACHE, FAAN, FAONL
Former Vice President, Patient Care Services & Chief Nursing Officer, Emory Decatur Hospital & Emory Long Term Acute Care Hospital
Jennifer Bickel
Vice President and Chief Wellness Officer, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Six physicians in the House of Representatives, all Democrats, have launched the Congressional Doctors Caucus, a group aimed at addressing an array of healthcare concerns, Medpage Today reported March 17.
While most physicians work in employed settings, there is a growing shift toward independent practice as concerns about physician autonomy and satisfaction persist.
Iowa House lawmakers passed a measure March 12 that would require at least 80% of students admitted to the University of Iowa's medical and dentistry colleges to be Iowa residents or people enrolled at Iowa colleges, KCCI Des Moines reported…