Many physicians are wary of the rapid growth of Optum, the country's largest employer of physicians and parent company of ASC chain SCA Health.
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The Office of the Inspector General weighed in on whether a consultant providing gift cards to physicians for referrals is considered a kickback.
Health systems nationwide are toying with the idea of bringing back mask mandates following an uptick in COVID-19, RSV and other respiratory illness cases.
As reimbursements in healthcare sink and inflation soars, many physicians are turning away from private practice to the stability of employment.
Nurse practitioner is the best healthcare job and the best paying state for the career is California.
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Following a tumultuous 2023, experts are predicting that the labor market could begin to stabilize in the coming year, according to a Jan. 1 report from Forbes.
The national average annual salary earned by registered nurses, physician assistants and nurse practitioners varies by $36,260, depending on credentials, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics employment survey.
U.S. News & World Report has named the 25 best-paying jobs for 2024, with healthcare-related jobs dominating the list with 14 of the top spots.
The role of nurse practitioner has been named the best job in healthcare by U.S. News & World Report for 2024.
Press Ganey recently unveiled the recipients of its annual patient experience pinnacle of excellence award, which recognized 97 organizations that show a high level of commitment to the patient care experience.