Autonomy is a critical element of a physician's career, and according to healthcare leaders, market factors such as consolidation and private equity have limited the longevity of independent physicians.
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The average annual salary for nurse practitioners increased by 3% between 2023 and 2024, while inflation is currently down by 19.5%.
More physicians are regretting choosing to pursue medicine, according to a 2023 survey from the Physicians Foundation, and here are five reasons why physicians are turning away from the practice.
A Whitefish, Mont., physician pleaded guilty to participating in a $39 million Medicare fraud scheme.
A Warner Robins, Ga., physician has been charged with conspiracy to violate drug laws, 13 WMAZ reported June 25.
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Since 2020, the U.S. has seen 2,213 healthcare industry breaches, impacting 152.1 million individuals, according to a new analysis from data company Incogni.
The Physicians Advocacy Institute sent a letter to federal officials regarding the negative effects of consolidation on healthcare. Becker's connected with Kelly Kenney, CEO of the advocacy group, to find out more.
Surgeons are the second highest-paid occupation in the U.S., according to data from the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, however, those earnings vary greatly depending on the location of the practice.
As high-acuity procedures continue to migrate to the outpatient setting, cardiology is one of ASCs' biggest opportunities for growth.
Here are nine updates to know on the state of the U.S. and physician workforces in 2024: