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NorthShore University Health called in 20 physicians to treat July 4th parade shooting victims
Evanston, Ill.-based NorthShore University Health System called in 20 physicians to Highland Park (Ill.) Hospital to treat victims of a mass shooting at a suburban Chicago Fourth of July parade, CBS News reported. -
Physician viewpoint: How to care for patients you resent
Many clinicians may not want to acknowledge when they have negative feelings about a patient in their care, but such resentment or frustration is important to recognize and address, as studies show it can affect care quality, Joan Naidorf, DO, a Virginia-based emergency physician, wrote in a June 30 op-ed for The Washington Post. -
6 themes linked to physician suicides, study finds
Six overarching themes contributed to physician job stress and suicides, a study published June 29 in Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior found. -
More than 1 in 4 physicians are friends with patients: report
Twenty-nine percent of physicians said they have friends who are also their patients, even though that is discouraged by the American Medical Association. -
How the Supreme Court abortion ruling could affect OB-GYN training
On June 24, the Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade, setting the stage for a patchwork of different abortion laws across U.S. states. Now, with abortion bans likely in a number of states, Bloomberg Law and USA Today took a deeper dive into how the rules could affect OB-GYN training. -
Supreme Court sides with physicians in opioid prescribing case
In a 6-3 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of two physicians who were convicted of obstructing the Controlled Substance Act after prescribing hundreds of thousands of opioids, CNN reported June 27. -
'Shameful, 'egregious': Medical groups react to Roe v Wade overturn
The American Medical Association and National Nurses United were among medical associations that strongly condemned the Supreme Court's June 24 strikedown of the constitutional right to abortion. -
17 residency programs launched in 2022
Healthcare systems have started residency programs and partnerships to address workforce shortages. -
TCU Medical School receives 3rd anonymous donation to cover student tuition
An anonymous donation to Texas Christian University School of Medicine in Fort Worth will fund full tuition for the class of 2024. The funds will pay for the 2022-23 school year, the 60-person class' third year of tuition at TCU. -
Membership-based primary care programs: Holy Cross Health CEO shares lessons learned and best practices
When it comes to primary care, consumers are seeking maximum convenience. Hospitals and health systems are finding that membership-based primary care models can create a more convenient experience for patients and offer more flexibility to overburdened clinicians. -
36% of physician assistants are less satisfied with profession since COVID-19
Thirty-six percent of physician assistants experienced decreased satisfaction with the profession during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Medscape's "Physician Assistant Career Satisfaction Report 2022." -
Boston Children's Dr. Kevin Simon named city's 1st chief behavioral health officer
Kevin Simon, MD, a psychiatrist with Boston Children's Hospital, has been named the city's first-ever chief behavioral health officer. -
Physician's viral tweet spotlights shortcomings of airplane medical kits
Physician Andrea Merrill, MD, went viral June 12 after tweeting about her experience with an in-air medical emergency on Delta Airlines. -
Dr. Douglas Canning, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia pediatric urologist, dies at 65
Douglas Canning, MD, a pediatric urologist and chief of the division of urology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, died of severe injuries from a bicycle accident at 65 on May 30, the hospital informed Becker's. -
76% of physician license actions related to substance abuse
In a study involving 5,023 actions against the licenses of U.S. physicians, 76.3 percent were related to substance abuse, according to findings published June 3 in JAMA Health Forum. -
Why PAs aren't using the term 'physician associate' yet
The American Academy of Physician Assistants has officially changed its name to the American Academy of Physician Associates as part of a larger rebranding effort for the profession, but the association is not advising PAs to use the new term in a professional capacity yet. -
Physicians' most important social issues
Healthcare access and substance/opioid abuse are among physicians' top five social issues in the country, according to a new Medscape report. -
NYC Health + Hospitals forgives 26 physicians' student loans
NYC Health + Hospitals announced June 6 more than $3 million in total loan forgiveness grants for 26 physicians who commit to continue serving the city's public hospital system. -
4 Optum deals so far this year
UnitedHealth Group's fastest-growing subsidiary, Optum, has made waves within the healthcare industry through its big-budget acquisitions over the past year. Should all of its in-process deals go through, the company will shell out over $7.6 billion for acquisitions, expecting to continue its revenue growth into the remainder of the year. -
Tulsa gunman targeted surgeon he blamed for pain
Two talented physicians, a patient who sacrificed his life and a selfless receptionist were the four people killed June 1 in a shooting inside a medical office building on the Saint Francis Health System campus in Tulsa, Okla.
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