The use of artificial intelligence in healthcare is a divisive issue in healthcare, with both strong supporters and opponents.
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Here are 10 changes made or proposed at the federal or state level that Becker's has reported on since 2021:
Currently, one in five physicians in the U.S. is an immigrant, according to the American Immigration Lawyers Association. In some specialties, like geriatrics and nephrology, the share of physician immigrants reaches 50%.
Around 73% of physicians do not want more nondoctors on their state medical boards, according to Medscape's Physicians' Thoughts on Medical Boards Report 2024 published Aug. 27.
Paramus, N.J.-based Valley Health System opened a glaucoma center of excellence at its Valley Medical Group ophthalmology practice in Ridgewood, N.J.
Here are six California ASCs in development or that have opened their doors in 2024, as reported by Becker's since Feb. 27:
Prior authorizations are considered obstacles by many physicians and patients alike, with 9 in 10 physicians saying in an American Medical Association survey prior authorization has a negative effect on patient outcomes.
Detroit-based Anesthesia Management Services has secured a contract with Mount Clemens, Mich.-based McLaren Macomb Hospital.
McKinney-based Texas Digestive Disease Consultants has added gastroenterologist James Haddad, MD, to its team.
Here are five hospitals and health systems who have close physician practices in 2024: