Integration & Physician Issues

Yale School of Medicine launches pilot student mental health, wellness program

Yale School of Medicine launched a pilot student mental health and wellness program in early October, according to a Nov. 5 press release.

With 12 mouse clicks, physician tied to misinformation renews medical license

The Federation of State Medical Boards warned in July that physicians could risk their medical licenses by furthering COVID-19 misinformation online and in the media. One physician's experience in Nebraska raises questions about how effectively medical boards can regulate the…

American Academy of Family Physicians addressing 34 recommendations for medical school to residency transitions

The American Academy of Family Physicians is working to include recommendations from a Coalition for Physician Accountability committee as a part of a comprehensive overhaul in the transition from medical school to residency programs, according to a Nov. 2 report…

26 hospitals leaders on the most important change they've made to address burnout

The American Medical Association honored 44 health systems as recipients in the 2021 Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program on Oct. 7 for their efforts to address clinician burnout.

9 medical associations, leaders react to CMS final payment rules

CMS released its annual payment updates for physicians and outpatient and home health services for 2022 on Nov. 3, prompting healthcare leaders and medical associations around the country to speak out against the rule.

Washington physicians increased by 769 in 2021, annual report finds

Despite workforce shortages across the country, the number of physicians in Washington increased by 769 for a total of 21,332, according to the state's Office of Financial Management's 2020-2021 Physician Supply Report.

Dr. Aaron T. Beck, creator of cognitive therapy, dies at 100

Aaron T. Beck, MD, the developer of cognitive behavioral therapy, died Nov. 1 at age 100, The New York Times reported.

Mount Sinai expands partnership with 32BJ Health Fund into 4 new states

New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System announced Nov. 1 the expansion of its Centers of Excellence program with 32BJ Health Fund to include partner hospitals in New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.

1st year New York med students from underrepresented backgrounds tops 20%, report says

The number of New York-based first year medical students from underrepresented backgrounds increased to 21.1 percent, the first time the percentage has surpassed 20 percent, according to an annual report from Associated Medical Schools of New York.

Maryland physician fined for attending legislative meetings from OR via Zoom

The Maryland Board of Physicians reprimanded a physician and fined her $15,000 after she attended legislative meetings twice via Zoom while in the operating room, according to documents filed Oct. 16.