Pay and financial incentives used to have the greatest impact on physician recruitment, but in recent years, physicians are making their decisions based on other factors. Hospitals and health systems are grappling with a national physician shortage, and 59% of…
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Gender pay gaps continue to widen between male and female physicians, and physicians by race, Medscape’s Physician Compensation report found. Medscape surveyed 5,916 physicians across more than 29 specialties between Sept. 5 and Dec. 17, 2025. “‘A Return to Normalization’:…
Emily Randle has been appointed CEO of MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, Calif., effective May 1. Ms. Randle has served as COO of Orange Coast Medical Center since 2012, according to an April 15 health system news…
Health systems are rapidly expanding into Florida through partnerships, affiliations and new builds, raising questions about whether the Sunshine State’s healthcare landscape is becoming increasingly fragmented and more difficult for patients to navigate. Florida is home to 38 unique health…
As health systems pursue growth in new markets, leaders say a consistent set of financial, demographic and strategic criteria guide decisions on where — and whether — to expand. At least 18 large systems have announced or plan to close…
More than a year after California’s healthcare minimum wage law took effect, health systems are navigating its effects alongside broader labor cost pressures. The law took effect in October 2024, establishing a higher wage floor for workers at hospitals, health…
In this episode, Kristie Finney, President of Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital, joins the podcast to discuss improving quality and strengthening community within the organization. She shares efforts to expand access to healthcare through better transportation solutions and highlights initiatives focused…
In this episode, Kristie Finney, President of Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital, joins the podcast to discuss improving quality and strengthening community within the organization. She shares efforts to expand access to healthcare through better transportation solutions and highlights initiatives focused…
In this episode, Leo Spector, MD, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon and CEO of OrthoCarolina, joins the podcast to discuss major industry shifts from inpatient to outpatient surgery. He shares how expanding access to care, lowering costs, and improving outcomes are shaping…
In this episode, Leo Spector, MD, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon and CEO of OrthoCarolina, joins the podcast to discuss major industry shifts from inpatient to outpatient surgery. He shares how expanding access to care, lowering costs, and improving outcomes are shaping…