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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. -
5 fast facts on physician employment
Here are five statistics offering insight into the state of physician employment in 2024: -
Where AI shines in healthcare
Artificial intelligence, and its usage in healthcare, has been a controversial topic over the last year. While some physicians are excited for its uses, others remain nervous. -
10 states with the highest paying small businesses
While ASCs are more frequently getting acquired by large health systems, there are still a number of privately owned ASCs in the nation. -
10 happiest, unhappiest cities in the U.S.
Fremont, Calif., is the happiest city in the U.S., while Detroit is the unhappiest, according to personal finance site WalletHub. -
5 Medicare Advantage updates
Medicare Advantage has been a divisive topic in the healthcare industry as of late, with some health systems cutting ties with certain insurers or with the program entirely. -
USPI's rise to the top
United Surgical Partners International has solidified itself as a market leader in the ASC segment, operating the most centers and affiliating with the highest number of physicians of any chain in the U.S. -
5 things to know about Optum
UnitedHealth Group's Optum has become a powerhouse in healthcare. -
False Claims Act settlements, judgements surpass $2.68B in 2023
False Claims Act settlements and judgments surpassed $2.68 billion during the 2023 fiscal year, according to a Feb. 22 news release from the Justice Department. -
The CMS tides are turning for ASCs in 2024
At the end of 2022, several ASC industry groups, including the Association of Operating Room Nurses, expressed disappointment in CMS for only adding four new procedures to the ASC-covered list for 2023.
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