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The physician noncompete tug-of-war
Many physicians and organizations are fighting to get noncompete agreements — which prohibit them from seeing patients for one to two years within a geographic region if they are fired or quit their job — banned or restricted. -
Politically involved New York physician group got $29M in 'distressed' provider funds
Somos Community Care, a physician network in Kingsbridge, N.Y., received $29 million from state funds reserved for distressed hospitals and nursing homes, according to a report released March 18 by think tank Empire Center for Public Policy. -
Physician convicted in $4M Medicare fraud scheme
A podiatrist in Memphis, Tenn., has been convicted for a scheme to defraud Medicare and TennCare out of nearly $4 million in foot bath medication reimbursements. -
How 2 physicians would change Medicare
Many healthcare leaders are outspoken about the issues within the Medicare and Medicaid systems, but what can be done to fix them? -
10 best, worst states for physician competition
Montana has the best job opportunities for physicians, according to a report by personal finance website WalletHub. -
The physician specialties ranked among the most stressful jobs
Surgeons were found to have the second-most stressful job in a study conducted by Dolman Law Group. -
NCAA chief medical officer to retire
Brian Hainline, MD, senior vice president and chief medical officer of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, plans to retire May 31 after more than a decade in the role. -
Joint Commission names 1st presidential fellow
Carla Pugh, MD, PhD, was appointed The Joint Commission's inaugural president's fellow for healthcare quality and safety. -
Hartford HealthCare physician facing child exploitation charges found dead
A physician with Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare who was charged in connection with a child sexual exploitation investigation by the FBI and the Meriden (Conn.) Police Department has died, the Hartford Courant reported March 13. -
Ohio physician who worked for TikTok star surrenders license
A physician who practiced alongside plastic surgeon and TikTok celebrity Katharine Grawe, MD, has surrendered his Ohio medical license, The Columbus Dispatch reported March 13. -
5 things physicians need to know about Biden's $7.3 trillion budget
President Joe Biden included a number of healthcare initiatives in his $7.3 trillion budget, proposed March 11. -
15 states moving to simplify physician assistant licensing
Fifteen states have bills moving through their respective legislatures that would allow physician assistants to complete a single application to practice in participating states, rather than having to apply for licensure in each state. -
Walmart Health adds physician to clinical executive team
Ken Silverstein, MD, has been named vice president of clinical operations for Walmart Health, according to a March 8 LinkedIn post by David Carmouche, MD, Walmart Health's senior vice president of healthcare delivery. -
Another state moves to revamp physician assistant title
Oregon legislators passed a bill March 6 that would change the title of physician assistant to physician associate. -
Federal agency targets noncompetes, other restrictive covenants
The general counsel for the National Labor Relations Board released a memo in May against noncompetes, according to a March 8 article from law firm Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein posted on JDSupra. -
Michigan physician charged with fraud
Sylvan Lake, Mich.-based osteopathic physician Rainna Brazil, DO, is facing multiple charges related to insurance fraud. -
Geisinger names physician as new president, CEO
Terry Gilliland, MD, has been appointed president of Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger Health and selected as the health system's next CEO. -
Physicians under arrest: 5 criminal cases in 2 weeks
Here are five physicians who have been arrested or charged with crimes, pleaded guilty or been sentenced recently, as reported by Becker's since Feb. 23: -
Community Healthcare System to rebrand
Munster, Ind.-based Community Healthcare System is rebranding to Powers Health, effective July 1. -
Louisiana chief medical officer steps down
Joseph Kanter, MD, has resigned from his role as chief medical officer of the Louisiana Department of Health, the Louisiana Illuminator reported Feb. 26.
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