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26% of physicians considering transition to nonclinical careers
Over a fourth of physicians (26%) are considering leaving their primary roles as physicians to pivot to nonclinical careers, according to Medscape’s 2023 “Physicians and Nonclinical Careers Report,” published Nov. 7.
3 outpatient orthopedic, spine updates
Here are three outpatient orthopedic and spine updates Becker’s has reported on since Oct. 17:
25% of US medical students are debating dropping out: Survey
One-quarter of medical students in the U.S. are considering quitting their studies, a figure that compares to 12% worldwide, according to a report by Elsevier Health.
UC Davis' $579M ambulatory center on schedule despite weather, supply challenges
Construction of the largest ambulatory care center in the country is currently underway on the UC Davis Health campus in Sacramento, Calif., according to a Nov. 7 report from the Sacramento Business Journal.
Number of cardiology physicians by state
There are 34,312 active physicians specializing in cardiology in the U.S., according to recent data from KFF.
3 accreditation updates
Here are three accreditation updates Becker’s has reported on since Oct. 23:
UnitedHealthcare providers by state
California has the largest number of providers accepting UnitedHealthcare insurance plans statewide, in addition to having more ASCs than any other state, according to the most recent data from the payer’s website.
17 health systems recognized for top ambulatory care in 2023
The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives has recognized the top ambulatory care organizations for 2023, with 17 systems earning CHIME’s highest designation.
Number of ASCs in the US outpaces CMS' estimates
While the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association estimates that there are just over 6,000 ASCs in the U.S., that number is actually much higher.
Texas ophthalmology group pays $3M to settle false claims violations
Sherman, Texas-based Arlington Ophthalmology Association, operating as Kleiman Evangelista Eye Centers, has agreed to pay nearly $3 million to resolve False Claims Act violations, according to a Nov. 6 report from My Texas Daily.
