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How US primary care compares to other wealthy nations
Among 10 high-income countries, the U.S. trails its peers in access to and continuity of primary care, according to a study released March 28 by the Commonwealth Fund. -
Why new estimates project a smaller physician shortage: AAMC
By 2036, the U.S. could see a shortage of up to 86,000 physicians — a smaller estimate from what the Association of American Medical Colleges reported in their 2019 forecast. -
Florida adds new teaching hospital designation
Four hospitals in Florida will attain the new designation as behavioral health teaching hospitals, with four more eligible for the status if they meet the necessary qualifications. -
Physician who performed surgery into his 90s dies at 97
James Woodburn II, MD, a Ventura, Calif., physician who worked in the operating room into his 90s, died Feb. 28 at 97, the VC Star reported March 21. -
10 best, worst states for medical environment for physicians
Nebraska is the top state for best medical environment for physicians, while Illinois is the worst, according to WalletHub's 2024 ranking published March 18. -
The specialty that may see patient loads fall
By 2045, the patient load per physician for gynecologic oncologists is estimated to fall 30%, MedPage Today reported March 18. -
The 'medical professionalism' conundrum
A murky definition of "professionalism" in healthcare confounds medical students, who are realizing the term is in the eye of the beholder, The New York Times reported March 19. -
8 notes on the nation's geriatrician shortage and what's driving it
Adults 65 and older account for nearly half of hospital admissions, and while this group is expected to grow nearly 40% within the decade, the nation faces a significant shortage of physicians specializing in care for older adults, according to data featured in a recent report from The Washington Post. -
CDC releases hospital guide to curb burnout: 6 steps
The CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has published an evidence-based guide to support hospital leaders in crafting a well-being strategy for their employees. -
Match Day '24: Emergency medicine rebounds; more international grads apply
Despite a rough match week one year ago, emergency medicine has made a rebound with a fill rate of 95.5%, according to results published March 15 by the National Resident Matching Program. -
More states cut residency requirements to get international graduates working
Tennessee was the first state to scrap residence requirements for international medical graduates almost a year ago, and 13 more states have followed or are attempting to follow suit, MedPage Today reported March 14. -
New curriculum equips NPs, PAs to better manage opioids
Since nurse practitioners and physician assistants often see a patient before they see a physician, one surgeon is proposing a specific curriculum to train these clinicians to enhance their knowledge of opioid care. -
Safety — not violence — should be the expectation in healthcare, 4 leaders say
Violence, to a certain degree, has for years been expected among those working in healthcare, multiple experts recounted to Becker's. But increases in the number and severity of such incidents since the pandemic have prompted hospital leaders to rethink how they address the issue. -
What physicians think of private equity: 7 stats
A recent survey found 60.8% of physicians view private equity negatively, MedPage Today reported March 11. -
Mount Sinai creates public health department
Mount Sinai's Icahn School of Medicine in New York City has established a Department of Public Health. -
Ochsner Health's response to workforce shortages: 3 notes
New Orleans, La.-based Ochsner Health is not immune to the workforce shortage, but has created its own approach to triage the issue, according to the American Medical Association. -
Pepperdine to open health college, offer nursing degrees
Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif., will open a health college in August 2025. It will initially offer two nursing degrees to students, with plans for other health disciplines to be added over time, according to a March 11 announcement shared with Becker's. -
Physician specialties with the happiest marriages
More pulmonary medicine physicians report having happier marriages than any other specialty, according to a Medscape report. -
How physician fees have changed in the last 40 years
Nearly 20% of people in the U.S. receive health insurance through the Medicare program, but changes in physician fee schedules have made it more difficult for providers to stay in practice, according to a March 6 report from KFF. -
Top paying cities for 7 physician specialties
Most of the top paying metropolitan areas for physician specialties are located in the East or Midwest, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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