The U.S. physician workforce is under growing pressure from multiple directions — economic uncertainty, burnout, declining autonomy and policy shifts. A recent wave of data reveals concerning trends that are leaving many physicians alarmed about the future of their profession.…
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Several hospitals across the U.S. have had to postpone surgeries this year amid anesthesia staffing challenges and contract disputes with anesthesia providers. Here are three systems that have delayed procedures in 2025: 1. Corewell Health West Michigan (Grand Rapids, Mich.)…
Cam Patterson, MD, chancellor of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, is stepping down as leader of the academic health sciences university. Dr. Patterson, a cardiologist by trade, began his chancellorship in June 2018. He will…
The University of Miami Health System UHealth cardiology program has added UHealth Doral, a new cardiology clinic. Ralph Nader, MD, a cardiologist with more than three decades of experience, will provide care at the practice in Doral, Fla., according to…
Stamford, Conn.-based ReFocus Eye Health has partnered with Atlantic Retina Center, which has six locations across Maryland and Delaware. Atlantic Retina Center was founded in 2004 and treats diseases of the retina, vitreous and macula of the eye, according to…
In a June 10 Medscape article, Shawn Martin and Patricia Turner, MD, detail how the current Medicare physician payment system adversely affects both physicians and the patients they serve. The authors argue that while short-term boosts to reimbursement are being…
A Great Neck, N.Y.-based gastroenterologist has been charged with grand larceny for allegedly collecting more than $100,000 in Social Security Disability and Early Retirement benefits while continuing to work and bill Medicare, the Nassau County District Attorney’s office said in…
Grand Rapids-based Corewell Health West Michigan is rescheduling surgeries due to an anesthesiologist shortage and the imminent breakup with its anesthesia partner, West Michigan Anesthesia. “West Michigan Anesthesia is terminating its contract with Corewell Health in September. Unfortunately, the group…
Michael Warne, CEO of Associated Gastroenterologists of Central New York in Camillus, joined Becker’s to discuss changes he would like to see implemented in healthcare. Editor’s note: this response was lightly edited for clarity and length. Michael Warne: I would…
Cape Coral, Fla.-based Florida Oncology and Hematology has relocated its Goodlette, Fla., clinic to a larger facility in Naples, Fla., The Manila Times reported June 11. The new clinic includes additional exam rooms, an infusion room, in-house lab and pathology…