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Former Arkansas medical board chair arrested for Medicaid fraud
An Arkansas psychiatrist who previously served as chair for the state's medical board has been arrested for two counts of Medicaid fraud, Fox affiliate KNWA reported Oct. 10. -
Strike kicks off at 4 Prime hospitals: What physicians need to know
Healthcare workers at four Prime Healthcare facilities in California began a five-day strike on Oct. 9, citing concerns over pay cuts, high turnover and unsafe staffing levels. -
How patients feel about AI: 3 things to know
Among patients familiar with artificial intelligence, 60% would feel comfortable going to a healthcare facility that uses AI, according to an Oct. 9 report from GlobalData, a data analysis company. -
Michigan lawmakers revisit legislation that would give physician's assistants more power
Lawmakers in Michigan's House are reintroducing legislation that would give physician assistants more power, NPR affiliate Michigan Radio reported Oct. 5. -
Amazon's hand in healthcare: 8 updates to know
Here are eight Amazon updates to know that Becker's has reported on since Aug. 15: -
Another group of nurses votes to strike
Registered nurses at Beth Israel Lahey Health's Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport, Mass., voted in favor of a three-day strike if hospital executives continue to fail to address long-standing issues. -
The 10 leading causes of death in the US
Nearly 3.5 million people died in the U.S. in 2021, with 74.5 percent of those deaths attributed to 10 causes, according to a report by USA Facts, an organization that analyzes government data. -
The issues driving healthcare strikes
A number of healthcare workers recently have gone on strike or authorized strikes. Here are some of the persistent issues contributing to the employees' decisions to strike. -
8 social media tips for physicians
As social media continues to grow in popularity among all age groups, it can be both a help and a hindrance for physicians. -
The most challenging part of young physicians' jobs
Dealing with difficult patients is the most challenging part of young physicians' jobs, according to Medscape's "Young Physician Compensation Report 2023." -
Why this Massachusetts health system filed for bankruptcy
Gardner, Mass.-based Heywood Healthcare has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection due to a variety of challenges that "hinder[ed] its sustainability." -
South Carolina physician to pay $585K to resolve kickback allegations
South Carolina physician Moustafa Moustafa, MD, and his practice will pay $585,540 to resolve False Claims Act allegations that they received illegal kickbacks for referring patients for laboratory testing. -
North Carolina physician accused of illegally prescribing addiction treatment
North Carolina physician Henry Emery, MD, has been charged with the alleged unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. -
Merritt Hawkins and Staff Care merge to become AMN Healthcare Physician Solutions
Two of AMN Healthcare's legacy brands — Merritt Hawkins and Staff Care — have merged into AMN Healthcare Physician Solutions. -
Clinic director, physician sentenced to prison for false Alzheimer diagnoses
An Ohio clinic director and her physician husband have been sentenced to prison after being convicted of falsely diagnosing dozens of patients with Alzheimer’s disease. -
5 Optum updates physicians should know
Here are five updates on UnitedHealth Group's Optum physicians should know that Becker's reported on in September: -
Louisiana's 1st microhospital closing: 3 things to know
Microhospital Avail Hospital Lake Charles (La.) is permanently closing Sept. 29. -
5 payer moves physicians need to know
Here are five updates from some of the U.S.' largest payers reported by Becker's since Sept. 21: -
5 cities with the most, fewest family medicine physicians per capita
Wichita, Kan., is the city with the fewest family medicine physicians per capita, according to personal finance site WalletHub. -
5 most, least expensive cities to visit a physician
Laredo, Texas, is the least expensive city to visit a physician, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
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