Edinburg, Texas-based DHR Health and the University of Houston are partnering on an $15 million medical and education center. The University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine and DHR Health Medical Research and Education Center will be…
Integration & Physician Issues
Arizona State University’s newly launched medical school has started recruiting its first class of students who will start in fall 2026. Tempe-based ASU said Oct. 22 it had received preliminary accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education to operate…
The American Hospital Association is calling for changes to the Department of Homeland Security’s proposed weighted selection process for H-1B petitions. “The AHA appreciates that DHS’s goal in proposing a weighted selection process is to ensure the H-1B visa program…
Health systems are increasingly offering concierge medicine, a market predicted to be worth over $13 billion by 2030. Globally, the industry is expected to grow from $20.5 billion in 2025 revenue to $44.3 billion in 2034, according to Towards Healthcare,…
Phoenix-based Banner Health and Tucson-based University of Arizona Health Sciences are launching a statewide initiative to expand primary care graduate medical education. The effort — backed by grants from the Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation — aims to create nearly…
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As hospitals and health systems across the U.S. face mounting financial pressures, workforce shortages, and evolving value-based care demands, many are turning to consolidation as a path forward. Proponents say integration allows organizations to align evidence-based practices, strengthen research capabilities,…
Students are reporting several positive changes in their medical school experience this year, an Oct. 24 Medscape report found. “The Unique Culture of Medical School” report surveyed 500 students in American and Caribbean medical schools between April 2 and June…
Physician productivity has been measured with relative value units for decades, serving as the primary metric for determining physicians’ compensation, creating benchmark standards and more. But as healthcare shifts towards value-based care metrics, the role of RVUs has begun to…
Doctor of Philosophy programs are constricting across the U.S. as the federal government slashes institutional research funding, Nature reported Oct. 21. The last seven months have seen sweeping changes in federal research funding, with the Trump administration freezing billions of…
Several new medical schools are opening across the U.S., reflecting continued efforts to address physician shortages, expand access to training and meet local workforce needs. Below are eight new medical schools that opened or were announced this year. Note: This…