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4 physician drug legal battles in 3 weeks
Here are four drug-related legal battles involving physicians that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 6: -
Justice Department recovers $1.8B from healthcare fraud in 2023
The U.S. Justice Department recovered approximately $2.69 billion in False Claims Act cases in 2023, the majority of which were related to healthcare fraud, according to a new report from law firm Bass, Berry and Sims. -
The highest paid med school president of 2024
A new report has revealed the 10 highest paid private college presidents, with one medical school leader topping the list, according to a Feb. 15 report from The Chronicle of Higher Education. -
Physician indicted for illegally dispensing controlled substances
A physician from Celina, Texas, and eight others have been indicted for illegally dispensing controlled substances. -
Hospitals target ASCs with new proposals
Outpatient revenue for hospitals and health systems jumped 10.6% year over year in January, as hospitals continue to see more complex procedures become safe in the outpatient setting, according to Syntellis. -
Louisiana physician gets prison for tax evasion
A Baton Rouge, La., physician was sentenced to 52 months in prison and fined $200,000 for tax evasion. -
10 cities with the best mental, physical health
Residents of Fremont, Calif., have the best physical and mental well-being of any city in the U.S., according to a Feb. 27 report by personal finance website WalletHub. -
Outpatient surgery heads to the mall
Approximately 87% of large shopping malls are expected to close over the next 10 years, according to a 2024 report from Capital One bank. -
CVS Health: Where it's been and where it's going
CVS is best known as a retail pharmacy, however, the company has expanded its scope in healthcare in recent years. -
3 physicians suing their former employers in 2024
Here are three lawsuits involving physicians taking action against their former employers that Becker's has reported on in 2024: -
Texas physician suspended following alleged patient assault
The license of a physician who practices in San Antonio has been temporarily suspended by the Texas Medical Board after he allegedly groped a patient, ValleyCentral reported Feb. 28. -
15 most expensive neighborhoods for physicians to live in
The majority of the most expensive neighborhoods in the U.S. for physicians to live in are located in California and Florida, according to a Jan. 29 report from CNBC. -
South Carolina medical clinic to close indefinitely
Wagener (S.C.) Medical Center will close indefinitely beginning March 14, ABC affiliate WJBF reported Feb. 28. -
Innovation ahead: How a physician-focused partnership is advancing patient access & value-based care
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. -
Florida physician to pay $60K to settle controlled substance violation allegations
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. -
Apple's dive into healthcare
Several major nontraditional entities, including Amazon and Walmart, are now trying their hand at healthcare, and technology giant Apple is following in their footsteps. -
The 3 ways physicians work toward a healthy lifestyle
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 9 highest paying US counties
The highest paying county in the U.S. is located in Wyoming, according to a February report from job search engine Adzuna. -
Medicaid expansion benefits some, but not all, healthcare workers: Study
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. -
The most 'influential' healthcare CEOs
CEOWorld Magazine has released its latest "World's Most Influential CEOs and Business Executives" list, which includes several healthcare CEOs.
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