Seventeen health systems have been recognized for auditing and removing invasive questions surrounding mental health from physician credentialing applications.

New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System is facing scrutiny over the issue of part-time physicians signing noncompete employment contracts, according to a June 18 complaint filed with the National Labor Relations Board.

Bloomberg Philanthropies is donating $1 billion to Johns Hopkins University, making medical school free for students from families earning less than $300,000 a year.

Fewer medical school students are entering pediatric residencies after graduation, marking a troubling trend that could exacerbate the current shortage of pediatricians, Aaron Carroll, MD, wrote in a July 1 op-ed for The New York Times.

IU Health's recent move to cut noncompete clauses from all contracts with practicing primary care providers on Dec. 15 is a decision that the Indianapolis-based health system believes will help not only remove healthcare barriers but improve patient outcomes. 

Burnout has been a pervasive challenge in healthcare for years, hitting record high levels among physicians in 2021, when nearly 63% reported experiencing at least one symptom of burnout. New survey data from the American Medical Association suggests progress is being made, with physician burnout rates falling below 50% for the first time in four years. 

Mildred Stahlman, MD, founder of the field of neonatology and pioneer in the treatment of lung disease in premature infants, died June 29 at 101.

Physicians are facing pressures from all directions, and Chase Collins, BSN, RN, said he is worried about how it might damage the art of practicing medicine.

Cleveland Clinic's accelerated physician training program graduated its first seven students at the end of June.

Jay Shah, MD, chief of the medical staff for Stanford Health Care, recently stood on a stage in front of more than 150 people, recalling a time he broke down in a hospital stairwell after losing a patient as an attending surgeon. 

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Upland, Pa.-based Crozer Health lost its bid to keep its general surgery residency program, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported June 26. 

Becoming a chief medical officer in 2024 and beyond will require a refined dedication and nuanced skill set that cannot be taught in medical school or through a leadership course, two physician leaders told Becker's.

Prem Reddy, MD, founder, chairman and CEO of Ontario, Calif.-based Prime Healthcare, founded a medical school in 2015 to address the physician shortage and serve underserved communities. Since then, the California University of Science and Medicine, based in Colton, has experienced significant growth, graduating its inaugural class in 2022 and its largest class in May.

Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health, a Catholic nonprofit system, has affirmed its support for physicians who perform medically necessary abortions, the health system said in a June 20 statement shared with Becker's. 

Nearly two-thirds of physicians ranked diabetes as the most challenging chronic condition to care for, according to a poll published June 20 by MedCentral.

Administrative work, reimbursement issues, staffing challenges and electronic health record reporting are among the top burdens in medical practice, according to a survey from MedCentral.

Concierge medicine is a growing model in healthcare, but some are concerned about its impact on patients who cannot afford the fees, CBS News reported June 20.

Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health is further investing in its home community. An area of town now called The Pearl is set to become the site of the health system's new Wake Forest University School of Medicine Charlotte, and will also become home to IRCAD North America, a subsidiary of Atrium Health.

Not long ago, the highly personal relationship between doctors and patients, based in selflessness and trust, respectively, was the cornerstone of healthcare. Today, though, corporatization and greed have driven a money-shaped wedge between us.