Physician Workforce

Medscape surveyed 1,671 physicians across 29 specialties on physician misbehavior in its 2023 "Physician Behavior Report."

The University of Missouri School of Medicine has received $16 million from the Health Resources and Services Administration to expand programing to address the shortage of physicians in rural Missouri.

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: