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Where employers are struggling to hire
Employers in West Virginia are struggling the most with hiring compared to other states, according to personal finance site WalletHub. -
Physician group avoids patient safety lawsuit
A federal court has dismissed a complaint filed by an Ohio physician, who alleged that physician group Alliance Physicians failed to heed his warnings regarding patient safety concerns, resulting in intolerable working conditions that forced him to resign, according to documents filed Feb. 12 with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. -
Half of physicians would take a pay cut for work-life balance
More than 50% of physicians would be willing to take less pay in exchange for better work-life balance, according to Medscape's "Physician Lifestyle and Happiness Report 2024," published Feb. 13. -
Healthcare has the most unfilled jobs of any industry
Healthcare is the industry seeking the most new workers in 2024, with 335,017 open job listings posted nationally, according to a new study from law firm Schmidt & Clark, which analyzed over 2.3 million job listings posted to Indeed over the last 14 days. -
America's medical device billionaires
In 2024, 34 billionaires who made their wealth in the healthcare industry were featured on Forbes' annual list of the richest people in the world. -
5 more hospitals shuttering services
As hospitals face soaring supply and labor costs and labor shortages, some are forced to shutter services. -
How much alcohol physicians drink: Medscape
Twenty-eight percent of physicians consume less than one drink a week, according to Medscape's Feb. 13 "Physician Lifestyle and Happiness Report 2024." -
Personal, family time higher priority for younger physicians
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. -
What NPs earn per hour in all 50 states
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. -
How physicians are taking charge of their mental health
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. -
CMS' final interoperability, prior authorization rules: What to know
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. -
Which physician specialties have the happiest marriages?
Medscape laid out physician specialties with the happiest marriages in its Feb. 13 "Physician Lifestyle and Happiness Report 2024." -
What kind of cars do physicians drive?
Seventeen percent of physicians drive Toyotas, according to Medscape's Feb. 13 "Physician Lifestyle and Happiness Report 2024." -
How physicians feel about their diet, weight
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. -
Here's how much vacation time physicians take per year
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. -
Physician convicted of international money laundering scheme, importing illegal drugs
A Massachusetts physician has been convicted for his involvement in an international money laundering scheme involving importing illegal and misbranded drugs. -
10 best, worst state capitals to live in
Austin, Texas, is the best state capital to live in, while Trenton, N.J., is the worst, according to personal finance website WalletHub. -
California's noncompete notice deadline approaches
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. -
Kentucky physician pleads guilty to $14M fraud scheme
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 eye ASCs for growth
Surgical tech companies are exploring ASCs as a key area for growth.
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