Here are seven newly appointed hospital and health system CEOs reported by Becker's since Dec. 9:

Here are four physicians joining new practices since Dec. 7:

Almost half of nurses have experienced emotional abuse, and of those who faced abuse, half said a manager or administrator was responsible, according to Medscape's Dec. 9 "Nurse Career Satisfaction" report. 

Addressing and reducing physician burnout "must be an urgent national priority," Jack Resneck, MD, president of the American Medical Association, wrote in a Dec. 15 post on the organization's website. 

Great Neck, N.Y.-based Roya Jafari-Hassad, MD, was charged with 18 counts for illegal opioid distribution and witness tampering, the U.S. Justice Department said Dec. 14. 

A new California law will require physicians practicing in the state to provide patients with a written or electronic notice concerning the availability of the federal Open Payments database. The law will go into effect Jan. 1, according to a Dec. 13 news release from the California Medical Association.

Two hematologists were honored with the 2022 Mentor Awards by the American Hematology Society at its annual meeting and exposition Dec. 11 in New Orleans. The award is given annually to two hematologists dedicated to developing their trainees and colleagues, according to a Dec. 11 news release from the organization.

Timothy Nowack, MD, a general surgeon and robotic surgery specialist, joined Coral Gables-based Baptist Health South Florida.

Here are four physician group moves that Becker's has reported on since September:

LaPrincess Brewer, MD, has been honored with the Robert A. Winn Career Development award for her work in diversifying clinical trials. Dr. Brewer currently serves as a cardiologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.

San Ramon, Calif.-based Hill Physicians Medical Group has received the 2022 Excellence in Healthcare award for the Sacramento and Bay Area from the Integrated Healthcare Association. The medical group is one of 27 provider organizations to receive the honor, according to a release from the group.

Seventy-three percent of insured individuals want Congress to make coverage for telehealth services permanent, according to a report by AHIP.

Companies began hiring for open chief medical officer positions at a record rate during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report from Yahoo Finance. 

The American Heart Association released a scientific statement Dec. 8 recommending physicians ask patients with heart failure if they are using alternative treatments such as supplements and diets.

U.S. health officials have warned that the country could be facing a never-before-seen "tripledemic" outbreak during the holiday season. The tripledemic will be composed of COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus and the flu all affecting the country at the same time. 

Detroit-based Henry Ford Health is set to lead a national clinical trial for a new heart device. Brian O'Neill, MD, will spearhead the trial in 75 hospitals across the country. 

Physicians from across the nation are set to meet with more than 30 senators Dec. 7 in Washington, D.C., to call for a ban on assault weapons, CBS Chicago reported. 

Five major healthcare deals since Nov. 15 that physician leaders need to know:

Jeff Desmond, MD, chief medical officer at University of Michigan Medicine Health in Ann Arbor, has announced his retirement after nearly 30 years with the health system. 

Jupiter (Fla.) Medical Center Physician Group is welcoming three new cardiologists to its team.