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Integration & Physician Issues

While burnout constitutes a significant issue among physicians, 77 percent of physicians reported feeling somewhat, very or extremely happy outside of work, according to a recent Medscape report released Jan. 9.

During the past few years, private equity firms have dramatically increased their acquisition of physician practices, according to a research and opinion brief published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

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Several specialized radiologists reportedly left Naples (Fla.) Community Hospital Jan. 7, and their departures have sparked increased concern for activities at the hospital and its parent company, Naples-based NCH Healthcare System, according to WINK News.

Health profession programs are the second-most popular field of study among college undergraduates and made up 12 percent of degrees conferred in 2016, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics cited by U.S. News & World Report.

Innovations driven by artificial intelligence and advances in precision medicine are rapidly changing many facets of the healthcare industry, including radiology and imaging. Few people understand these developments better than Homer Pien, PhD.

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