Ishtiaq Ahmed Malik, MD, has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting two patients, the Montgomery County, Md., police department announced Feb. 16.
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While starting a private practice is an uphill battle for young physicians in 2023, many experts believe that it is still a viable, and even favorable, option for many with the right drive and mindset.
Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine's Perelman School of Medicine and the College of Physicians of Philadelphia have teamed up for a new program encouraging more Black men to choose a career in medicine, NPR affiliate WHYY reported Feb. 16.
A California legislator has proposed a bill that would make a 2016 pilot program allowing direct employment of physicians permanent, Northern California Public Media reported Feb. 15.
The roles of nurse practitioner and physician assistant are two of the fastest-growing and top-rated jobs in healthcare.
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Here are eight court cases involving physicians reported by Becker's since Feb. 1:
The American Medical Association is tracking 60 pieces of legislation that would expand the scope of practice for medical providers, including nurses and pharmacists, allowing them more responsibilities without a physician present, according to a Feb. 17 article on the…
Between increasing inflation, persistent supply chain issues and the potential threat of consolidation, ASC leaders may need to employ tried-and-true measures to ensure success in the developing healthcare landscape.
Inflation continues to be a pain point for ASCs, causing a rise in supply and energy costs making operations all the more difficult.
Since 2020, the state of Oregon saw a decline in the number of ASCs in the state, according to data from the National ASC Association.