New physician pay perspectives, inside a Stark law scandal

July 2, 2026

1. How a missing billing modifier triggered a $14.2M Stark law settlement Full story

2. Where does independent practice go next? 5 forces shaping the rest of 2026 Full story

3. Where physician leaders shaping oncology service lines compare what’s working in operations, finance and patient experience. Becker’s Fall Oncology Executive Summit, Nov. 4-5, Chicago. Apply to attend as a reviewer here.

 

4. 43 physician practice deals in 2026 Full story

5. The math on physician pay is breaking down as reimbursements outpace compensation Full story

6. Case volume up 5%, staffed rooms up 9%: inside fuller, more predictable OR days here.

 

7. Physician gets $6.8M verdict in lawsuit against former employer Full story

8. 10 hospital, health system layoffs in June Full story

9. Surgical assistants out-earn surgeons through billing loophole: NYT Full story

10. 4 physician CEO moves Full story

11. How 2 health systems operationalized HIV prevention in primary care — and made it stick: here.

 

12. Strikes, votes and new contracts: 11 healthcare labor updates Full story

13. Community Clinic moves to acquire 4 physician practices Full story

Becker’s Learning Opportunities

14. The academic mission: strategic asset or sunk cost? UChicago Medicine, UVA Health + others answer here.

15. How can systems close the cancer risk screening gap without overwhelming staff? VHC Health’s answer: here.

16. Scheduling gaps, siloed communication, fragmented follow-up: how healthcare leaders are solving for all 3 here.

17. Interested in more? See Becker’s full lineup of webinars and whitepapers.

 

 

Apply to attend complimentary as a guest reviewer here! Opportunity exclusive to those directly employed by a provider organization.

 
 

 

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