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Why Americans skip primary care visits: 6 new findings
The majority of U.S. adults say they've had a recent annual physical exam, but among those who haven't, scheduling issues were the most common barrier, according to new survey findings from U.S. News and World Report. -
Another contributing factor to physician burnout
The amount of time physicians work after hours or on weekends is increasing, and one more task is adding to the burden — mandatory training modules, according to an article on the American Medical Association website. -
Walmart heir's medical school builds senior team for 2025 debut
The Alice L. Walton School of Medicine in Bentonville, Ark., is continuing to appoint faculty and leaders as it prepares for the launch of its four-year medical degree program in 2025. -
Pay dropped for 6 physician specialties last year
Plastic surgery saw the largest drop in compensation in 2023 — more than double the drop of the next highest specialty, according to Medscape's "2024 Physician Compensation Report," released April 12. -
13 hospitals hit with immediate jeopardy citations in 2024
Thirteen U.S. hospitals have been placed under immediate jeopardy warnings in late 2023 and 2024, placing them at risk of losing federal funding from CMS. -
New law requires Virginia hospitals to have physician in ED at all times
All Virginia hospitals with an emergency department will be required to have at least one physician on-site at all times, ABC affiliate WRIC reported April 16. -
Physician specialties with the highest, lowest projected gaps in staffing
Approximately 24,200 openings for physicians and surgeons are projected, on average, to open every year for the next decade — many coming from the need to replace workers who transfer out of the field or exit the workforce, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
Another state considers nixing collaborative agreements for PAs
New Hampshire is the latest state to consider nixing collaborative agreements for physician assistants, the New Hampshire Bulletin reported April 15. -
Nearly 80% of physicians now employed by hospitals, corporations: 5 things to know
More than 77% of U.S. physicians are employed by hospitals, health systems or corporate entities, according to an Avalere study sponsored by Physicians Advocacy Institute. -
39 physician specialties by industry payments
Physicians were paid $12.13 billion between 2013 and 2022, according to a report published in JAMA Network March 28. -
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.
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