Being an employed physician comes with several advantages, but practicing this way has drawbacks as well.
Physician Workforce
A total of 32 physicians have left Optum-owned Oregon Medical Group in Eugene in the last two years, The Oregonian reported March 28.
Susan Parisi, MD, serves as the inaugural chief wellness officer for Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger.
The anesthesia provider shortage is a continuing obstacle in care provision, as reimbursements decline and physicians leave the workforce.
Harry Severance, MD, an adjunct assistant professor at Durham, N.C.-based Duke University School of Medicine, joined Becker's to discuss why he believes Stark law is hurting physicians rather than curbing corruption.
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Montana is the best state for physicians to practice in while Hawaii is the worst, according to a March 18 report from personal finance site WalletHub.
Michigan has the most punitive state medical board, according to a March 18 report from personal finance site WalletHub on the best and worst states for physicians.
Twenty-eight residency specialties across one- and two-year postgraduate programs filled all of their positions during this year's matching process for MD students.
Walgreens' VillageMD is a huge contender in the race to acquire physicians.
With more than 221 primary care offices in more than 20 markets, retail giant Amazon is one of the biggest contenders in the race to acquire physicians.