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Med students trained in rural areas twice as likely to return: Study
University of Washington medical school alumni who trained in rural locations in school were twice as likely to establish a practice in a rural area, a study published Feb. 1 in the journal Academic Medicine found. -
Rural physicians being 'hunted into extinction' by income cuts
As a rural family practice physician, Kerry Willis, MD, has seen huge income drops in the last few years. -
73% of physicians currently experiencing burnout: 7 report takeaways
Burnout continues to be a cause for concern across healthcare systems, with 73 percent of physicians currently experiencing burnout, according to a report from Vital WorkLife. -
Oregon hospital physicians withdraw petition to unionize
Central Oregon Providers Network and St. Charles Health System announced Feb. 23 that COPN has withdrawn its petition to unionize, according to a Feb. 24 report from KTVZ. -
Chartis launches center to reduce burnout in healthcare
Healthcare advisory firm Chartis has launched the Chartis Center for Burnout Solutions. -
Burnout spurs unionization filing from OptumCare, Loma Linda U Health physicians
Physicians from Loma Linda (Calif.) University Health and OptumCare Medical Group in Orange, Calif., have filed to form a union under the Union of American Physicians & Dentists to address provider burnout. -
Dr. Miriam Hamideh to lead Los Angeles County Psychological Association
Miriam Hamideh, PhD, was elected president of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association. -
5 health organizations receiving grants, donations
Here are five healthcare organizations receiving grants and donations Becker's has reported on since Feb. 6: -
4 studies and surveys physicians should know
Here are four studies and surveys physicians should know that Becker's has reported since Feb. 14: -
Kentucky bills clears committee, ensures physicians confidential access to mental health support
A Kentucky bill that seeks to ensure physicians have confidential access to mental health support cleared the Senate Standing Committee on Health Services Feb. 15, according to a Feb. 17 report from the Winchester Sun. -
Physicians at Allina Health hospital file petition for union representation
Physicians at Allina Health's Mercy Hospital campuses in Fridley and Coon Rapids, Minn., filed a petition Feb. 14 for a union representation election with the National Labor Relations Board. -
Physician burnout by the numbers
Here are five statistics physicians should know about burnout, according to data from Medscape's 2023 "Physician Burnout & Depression Report." -
Atlanta physician switches to $100-per-month care model
Atlanta-based family medicine physician Nick Beaulieu, MD, has shifted his practice to a fee-based system: unlimited care for $100 a month, Fox affiliate WAGA reported Feb. 13. -
UVA receives $1.5M grant to increase healthcare access in rural communities
Charlottesville-based University of Virginia Health has partnered with emergency medical services agencies and community healthcare organizations to establish a program expanding healthcare services in seven counties in Central Virginia. -
Novant Health receives $1.5M for rural physician training program
Charlotte, N.C.-based Novant Health has received $1.5 million from the Golden LEAF Foundation to increase access to rural medicine in Pender County. -
NYC Health + Hospitals initiative to focus on training underrepresented groups
New York City-based NYC Health + Hospitals has launched a new initiative focused on increasing physician diversity within the health system. -
Changes in the physician workforce: 10 things to know
The Association of American Medical Colleges recently released the "2022 Physician Specialty Data Report," which is an update from the 2020 edition and includes the most current data on the physician workforce.
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