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Hobbies including cooking and reading are the most helpful for helping physicians maintain happiness and good mental health, according to Medcape's 2023 "Hospitalist Lifestyle and Happiness Report," which was drawn from a survey of over 9,200 physicians across 29 specialties. 

Over half of hospitalists, 52 percent, said they would be willing to take a pay cut to have a better work-life balance, according to Medcape's 2023 "Hospitalist Lifestyle and Happiness Report," which was drawn from a survey of over 9,200…

Anthony Guarino, MD, has joined Alton, Ill.-based Interventional Pain Consultants as a staff physician, The Telegraph reported Feb. 22. 

Alison Ganong, MD, has joined Truckee, Calif.-based Tahoe Forest Health, Sierra Sun reported Feb. 21. 

The Chicago Cubs have announced the retirement of its head team physician and medical director, Stephen Adams, MD.

A physician's office in Pennsylvania confirmed it was the target of a cybersecurity attack in early February, according to a Feb. 20 report from ABC affiliate WPVI.

Brandi Kennedy, MD, has joined the team at Statesville, N.C.-based Piedmont HealthCare OB/GYN, Iredell Free News reported Feb. 20. 

The Medical Group Management Association, a network of over 60,000 medical group leaders, submitted a Feb. 10 letter to CMS weighing in on several key issues for 2023, including prior authorization reform and prescription drug prices. 

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, MD, has allocated over $74 million for healthcare in his additional budget requests to the state legislature.

The American Medical Association has sent a letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, asking the agency to finalize proposed reforms on prior authorization requirements.