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From the first-ever cleared RSV vaccine to the CDC's first strategic plan on public health data, here are five public health updates Becker's has reported on since May 1:

Hawaii's 4 percent medical excise tax has been a burden on physicians treating patients with Medicare, affecting patient care, NBC affiliate KPVI reported Feb. 8. 

Fifty-seven percent of physicians practicing in outpatient clinics reported experiencing burnout, according to Medscape's 2023 "U.S. Physician Burnout and Depression Report."

Forty-five percent of physicians said increased compensation would help with burnout, according to Medscape's 2023 "U.S. Physician Burnout and Depression Report."

The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association made healthcare policy recommendations that the group claimed may reduce medical costs in the U.S. by $767 billion over 10 years.

Here are six legal battles involving physicians that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 5:

Here are five federal healthcare updates Becker's has reported on since Jan. 11:

Kentucky is the worst state to retire, according to personal finance site WalletHub. 

Virginia is the best state to retire, according to personal finance site WalletHub. 

DISC Surgery Center at Newport Beach (Calif.) went in-network with Cigna.