Patsy Newitt

Orthopedics was named the top earner in Medscape's 2024 "Physician Compensation Report," with an average annual salary of $558,000. 

A physician from Fredericksburg, Texas, was convicted for submitting more than $70 million in fraudulent claims for orthotic braces and generic tests. 

Some leaders have become increasingly frustrated with hospital outpatient department reimbursements far outpacing ASCs, but there are efforts at the federal level to move toward site-neutral payments. 

Gastroenterology is shaping up to be the most in-demand specialty, with the shortage projected to reach 1,630 by 2025, according to Rosman Search's 2024 Physician Hiring Trends report.

Five physician leaders joined Becker's to discuss how satisfied they are with their current pay and what they'd like to see change.  

Physicians continue to migrate to employed models as private practice costs rise. 

Here are 10 of the large health systems who have inked deals to acquire hospitals so far in 2024:

Naples, Fla., is the best place to live in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report's "150 best places to live in the U.S. in 2024-25" list.

A physician in Oak Park, Ill., was sentenced to eight years in prison for his role in a $1.2 million Medicaid fraud scheme. 

UnitedHealthcare was delivered a win in May in its legal battle with Knoxville, Tenn.-based physician staffing company TeamHealth.