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The workplace measures that can aid hospitalist burnout
Increasing compensation and making work schedules more flexible were tied for the top workplace measures to help with hospitalists' burnout, according to Medscape's "Hospitalist Burnout & Depression Report 2024." -
Noncompete laws continue to evolve nationwide
Noncompete laws are changing nationwide. Here are some recent moves regarding the policies in three states: -
Pennsylvania physician sues former employer over noncompete clause
A urologist is suing his former employer, Scranton, Pa.-based Commonwealth Health Physician Network, for enforcing a noncompete agreement that limits his ability to practice locally, Medscape Medical News reported Feb. 15. -
The perks of side hustles for physicians
Whether the purpose is to supplement one's income or to transition out of the field of medicine, so-called "side hustles" offer many benefits to physicians, according to a Feb. 14 blog post by Passive Income MD. -
U of Georgia gets green light for medical school
The University of Georgia received approval from its board of regents to establish a medical school in Athens. -
How healthcare billionaires built their fortunes
Here are five U.S. healthcare billionaires' current net worth and how they made their money: -
How physicians are combating workplace concerns
The issues driving workplace dissatisfaction among physicians are widely known and include heavy workloads, insufficient pay and understaffing. Amid these mounting concerns, more physicians across the country are turning to unions and labor action. -
Florida bill would ban physician noncompetes
The Florida Legislature is considering two bills that would restrict the use of noncompete agreements for physicians in the state, law firm Holland & Knight wrote on JDSupra on Feb. 12. -
Cyberattacks continue to hit healthcare hard
Healthcare data breaches reached a record high in 2023, and the problem continues to worsen. -
Physician sentenced to 22 years for overprescription
A Pennsylvania physician has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for unlawfully prescribing oxycodone, fentanyl and methadone to three patients, Fox affiliate WOLF reported Feb. 12. -
Financial woes have big impact on health systems, groups
Several healthcare organizations continue to struggle with finances in 2024. -
The wealthiest US surgeon is worth $5.8B
Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong has a net worth of $5.8 billion, according to Forbes' net worth tracker. -
The numbers scaring physicians
Here are five numbers that may be troubling to physicians: -
Chicago physician found guilty in $1.2M Medicare fraud case
A psychiatrist in the Chicago suburbs has been found guilty of defrauding Medicaid of more than $1.2 million, the Chicago Sun-Times reported Feb. 6. -
3 physician lawsuits challenge state policy
From noncompetes to telehealth guidelines, here are three lawsuits from the last year in which physicians challenged their state's policy. -
Physician group in talks to purchase shuttered HSHS, Prevea hospitals
OakLeaf Medical Network, an independent physician group based in Eau Claire, Wis., intends to purchase Hospital Sisters Health System hospitals and its associated Prevea Medical Group to prevent the closure of the facilities. -
5 physician legal cases making headlines
From fraud schemes to false claims, here are five legal cases involving physicians that Becker's reported on in January: -
Hospital leaders push for violence protections
The American Hospital Association and the American College of Emergency Surgeons urged Congress to approve legislation that would provide federal protections from violence for healthcare workers. -
5 healthcare deals, closures physicians are monitoring
Here are five healthcare partnerships, acquisitions and mergers that physicians should know, as reported by Becker's since Jan. 22: -
Mass General Brigham pulls physicians from Steward hospitals amid financial woes
Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham has pulled its physicians out of Steward Health Care's Holy Family Hospital campuses amid Steward's financial challenges, Boston Business Journal reported Jan. 26.
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