Physician Workforce

Mississippi is the worst state for women and children's health, according to a recent report from the United Health Foundation's "America's Health Rankings."

Minnesota is the best state for women and children's health, according to a recent report from the United Health Foundation's "America's Health Rankings."

More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers have launched a strike Oct. 4 after their contract expired with no new labor agreement in place — marking the largest walkout by healthcare workers in the history of the United States.

The American Medical Association has recognized 72 healthcare organizations through its Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program.

Although more women of reproductive age are reporting high health status, they are still facing health challenges related to pregnancy and drug use, according to a recent report from the United Health Foundation's America's Health Rankings.

Both primary care and specialty care are projected to have staff shortages by 2031, according to a Sept. 29 report from McKinsey & Co. 

The needs of the workforce are influenced by a variety of economic, social and cultural factors.

Here are 11 notes and quotes physicians should know about prior authorization that Becker's has covered so far in 2023:

Biotechnology company Illumina is the best place to work in healthcare, according to U.S. News & World Report's inaugural Best Companies to Work For by Industry.

Clinical research is the most common type of research among both non-academic and academically affiliated physicians, according to a survey conducted by the Association of American Medical Colleges. The survey pulled from data collected in 2022 from a national sample…