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Healthcare is an evolving industry at the forefront of innovation, whether that be via technology, new surgical techniques or breakthrough therapies.

Kansas and South Dakota are the least expensive states for a standard visit to a physician, with the cost of basic office visits ranging from $82-$125, according to data from insurance company Sidecar Health's care calculator. 

Alaska is the most expensive state for a standard visit to a physician, with basic office visits costing from $112-$172, according to data from insurance company Sidecar Health's care calculator. 

A West Lake Hills, Texas-based physician-owned hospital, The Hospital at Westlake, has closed its emergency department months after filing for bankruptcy, according to a statement on the hospital's Facebook page.

Here are nine court cases involving physicians to know, as reported by Becker's since Dec. 4:

New York City-based NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Bronxville, N.Y.-based Sarah Lawrence College are piloting a master's program in genome health analysis.

Staff recruitment and retention and anesthesia coverage are among the top priorities for operating room leaders headed into 2024, according to a Dec. 22 report from ORManager based on a November/December survey conducted by the website. 

As physician burnout and turnover remains high, organizations continue looking for ways to keep employees satisfied. 

CMS made changes to healthcare policy in 2023 that are set to change many facets of care in 2024.

Total Access Urgent Care agreed to pay more than $9.1 million to settle allegations that it submitted false claims to Medicare.