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While the U.S. contends with a projected shortage of 86,000 physicians by 2036, the American Board of Medical Specialties contributes to the bottleneck of physicians into the workforce, Paul Teirstein, MD, claims in a viewpoint published in the Wall Street…

For physicians and other frontline healthcare workers, apologizing is an essential step in addressing medical errors and building a trusting relationship with patients, Paolo Spriano, MD, writes in an Oct. 17 viewpoint published by Medscape. “When done properly, an apology…

“Nuclear verdicts” — jury awards of $10 million or more — are becoming increasingly common in malpractice cases against hospitals, physicians and ASCs. Economic and social inflation are key drivers behind the surge, Medscape reported Oct. 20. Recent examples illustrate…

Between artificial intelligence breakthroughs and mounting insurance and reimbursement pressures, physicians across all specialties are grappling with a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.  Here are five trends keeping physicians up:  1. The promise and pressure of AI  Artificial intelligence is reshaping…

Wausau, Wis.-based Aspirus Health is under investigation by the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office following physician complaints about amended employment contracts. The investigation centers on whether the health system violated the state’s 2023 ban on noncompete agreements, the Minnesota Reformer reported…