Infectious diseases and plastic surgery are at opposite ends of the net worth spectrum, according to Medscape's "Physician Wealth & Debt Report 2021."
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From Roe v. Wade to reimbursement protocols, here are five federal healthcare updates Becker's has covered since June 6:
In 2021, 21 percent of physicians reported an improvement in practice finances compared to 2020 while 29 percent reported a decline, according to Medical Economics' "2022 Physician Report" released June 18.
Electrocardiogram services are the most popular ancillary services offered by physicians, according to Medical Economics' "2022 Physician Report" released June 18.
Enormous changes are taking place at ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). The orthopedic procedures landscape is transitioning to outpatient at an unstoppable pace and ASCs are working to improve the value of the care they deliver while containing costs.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had various effects on the healthcare industry, including staffing shortages and financial repercussions; however, finances are finally improving, the "2022 Physician Report" published June 14 by MedicalEconomics shows.
Dealing with paperwork and ensuring their practices were in line with quality metrics was cited as the top issue physicians faced in 2021, according to Medical Economics' "2022 Physician Report" released June 18.
Former Arlington, Va., physician's office manager Candie Calix, 40, admitted to her role as the ringleader of a decade-long oxycodone distribution network, the Justice Department said June 27.
Michael DeNicola, DPM, admitted to his role in a healthcare fraud scheme, distribution of opioids and illegal possession of a firearm, the Justice Department said June 29.
Twenty-two percent of physicians saw an increase in malpractice premiums in 2021 compared with 2020, according to Medical Economics' "2022 Physician Report" released June 18.