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Willie Lawrence, MD, has been named Press Ganey's HX23 physician of the year, Moody on the Market reported Feb. 8. 

The proposed 2024 New York State Executive Budget includes a bill requiring certain management services and physician practice organizations to go through regulatory review and approval by the Department of Health.

Two physicians are among the 23 Michigan residents involved in two schemes to defraud more than $61.5 million by billing CMS for unnecessary services and paying kickbacks.

Press Ganey recognized five physician and nurse leaders with its HX23 award, given to leaders who advance the human experience of healthcare. 

Caitlin Sienkiewicz, DO, has joined Indianapolis-based Franciscan Health's Physician Network, GreatNews.Life reported Feb. 7. 

Georgia lawmakers are seeking to further ease the state's certificate of need laws, according to a Feb. 6 report from The Augusta Chronicle. Georgia is one of 35 states that has CON programs in place.

The American Medical Association has published a report on telehealth use among Medicare beneficiaries using data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. 

Cynthia DiLauro, MD, has joined the team at Estes Park (Colo.) Park Health Physician Clinic, Estes Park Trail Gazette reported Feb. 3. 

Dr. Jose Mena will join Hammond, La.-based North Oaks Cardiovascular Services, The Advocate reported Jan. 30. 

Providers who strive to be "system citizens" will stand out as the healthcare field evolves, according to the American Medical Association.