Here are five updates that offer a glimpse into the world of travel nursing that Becker's has reported on since July 5:
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CMS is floating a 3.34 percent conversion factor decrease in its proposed 2024 Medicare physician fee schedule, and some leaders say this could be the final straw in recruiting young physicians.
The Texas Medical Association has for a third time won a legal challenge over the No Surprises Act.
The U.S. spent $4.3 trillion — or $12,914 per person — on healthcare in 2021, according to data from CMS.
In May, Montana became the first state to ban TikTok, making it illegal to download the application within the state, according to an May 18 report from NPR.
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Staffing shortages nationwide are causing underlying financial problems for many ASCs and health systems, preventing efficient work and proper care, according to an Aug. 8 report from Medscape.
From CMS moves to a new dominant coronavirus variant, here are five federal updates Becker's has reported on since July 13:
The average physician worked 43 hours per week in 2022, according to a report by Medical Economics.
Anesthesiologists are the slowest-growing physician specialty, according to projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The most in-demand vacation destination in the U.S. for summer 2023 is Jacksonville Beach, Fla., according to an Aug. 7 report from CNBC based on data from HomeToGo.