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A Springdale, Ark.-based psychiatrist and former head of Arkansas' state medical board has been formally charged with two counts of Medicaid fraud. 

Covina, Calif.-based health system Emanate Health has filed a lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group's Optum, alleging that Optum participated in anticompetitive practices over physician contracts.

A nurse practitioner has pleaded guilty in Boston federal court for her role in a $7.8 million telemedicine fraud scheme involving medically unnecessary medical equipment, including back and knee braces. 

Two Dallas physicians have been charged in a $12 million healthcare fraud scheme.

Cleveland Clinic completed the first minimally invasive gastric sleeve procedure using the Levita surgical robot.

Here are four statistics offering insight on the rising costs of practicing medicine in 2023:

Here are seven updates on Walmart's healthcare division reported by Becker's since Oct. 3:

Sixty percent of adults grade the U.S. healthcare system a "C" or below, according to a survey by The Harris Poll on behalf of American Academy of Physician Associates.

Four physicians connected with Becker's to discuss what the physician workforce will look like in five years. 

Changing roles midway through one's career can be daunting, particularly for physicians,  according to the American Medical Association.