A vast majority of physicians 45 and under (78%) believe that it is very important to prioritize personal and family time amid busy work schedules, according to Medscape's 2024 "Physician Lifestyle and Happiness Report," published Feb. 13. 

Although the national average hourly pay for nurse practitioners is $59.94, that number could be more than 20% greater — or 20% less — depending on the state one practices in, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics employment survey.

The most common thing physicians do to maintain their mental and physical health is spend time with friends and family, according to a recent survey by Medscape.

Last month, CMS published its Interoperability and Prior Authorization final rule, which applies to Medicare Advantage organizations, state Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program plans, Medicaid managed care plans, CHIP managed care entities and Qualified Health Plan issuers. 

Medscape laid out physician specialties with the happiest marriages in its Feb. 13 "Physician Lifestyle and Happiness Report 2024." 

Seventeen percent of physicians drive Toyotas, according to Medscape's Feb. 13 "Physician Lifestyle and Happiness Report 2024." 

More than 80% of physicians believe their diet is very healthy or somewhat healthy, according to Medscape's 2024 "Physician Lifestyle and Happiness Report," published Feb. 13.

Nearly half of physicians (44%) take three to four weeks of vacation per year, according to Medscape's 2024 "Physician Lifestyle and Happiness Report," published Feb. 13.

A Massachusetts physician has been convicted for his involvement in an international money laundering scheme involving importing illegal and misbranded drugs.

Austin, Texas, is the best state capital to live in, while Trenton, N.J., is the worst, according to personal finance website WalletHub.

Employers with employees or former employees in California who are subject to noncompetition provisions must provide individualized written notice that the noncompetition clause or agreement is void by Feb. 14, law firm Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete wrote on JDSupra Feb. 12.

A Kentucky physician has pleaded guilty to a $14 million Medicare fraud scheme in which he accepted kickbacks for medically unnecessary equipment and tests, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported Feb. 12. 

Surgical tech companies are exploring ASCs as a key area for growth.

A Florida man has admitted his role in a kickback scheme involving durable medical equipment that defrauded Medicare of more than $11 million. 

Here are three bankruptcies and acquisitions that are altering the physician workforce:

Healthgrades released its top 74 hospitals for vascular surgery in 2024.

Raleigh, N.C.-based ASC management company Compass Surgical Partners has made a splash just two months into the year. 

Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong has a net worth of $5.8 billion, according to Forbes' net worth tracker.

In the newest wave of medtech layoffs shaking up the industry, Zimmer Biomet has announced plans to lay off 3% of its workforce as part of a global restructuring plan. 

Rapid City, S.D.-based Same Day Surgery Center and Monument Health issued a warning about a phishing scam that uses the health system's name, according to a Feb. 9 report from ABC affiliate KOTA.