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Wagener (S.C.) Medical Center will close indefinitely beginning March 14, ABC affiliate WJBF reported Feb. 28.

Healthcare is rapidly consolidating. In 2022, just 44% of physicians owned their practice — likely due to rising operational costs and other financial barriers — and the loss of physician autonomy has been felt across the industry.

Mary Watson, MD, a physician in Tallahassee, Fla., agreed to pay $60,000 in order to resolve allegations that she violated the Controlled Substances Act.

Several major nontraditional entities, including Amazon and Walmart, are now trying their hand at healthcare, and technology giant Apple is following in their footsteps. 

While physicians have busy work schedules, there are still core ways in which the majority of physicians prioritize their well-being, according to Medscape's 2024 "Physician Lifestyle and Happiness Report." 

The highest paying county in the U.S. is located in Wyoming, according to a February report from job search engine Adzuna. 

State-level Medicaid expansion could be beneficial financially for physicians, registered nurses and managers, but not for lower-earning healthcare workers, according to a Feb. 27 study published in the JAMA Network. 

CEOWorld Magazine has released its latest "World's Most Influential CEOs and Business Executives" list, which includes several healthcare CEOs. 

Here are five statistics offering insight into the state of physician employment in 2024:

Artificial intelligence, and its usage in healthcare, has been a controversial topic over the last year. While some physicians are excited for its uses, others remain nervous.