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Leading factors of physician burnout
Excessive numbers of bureaucratic tasks are the top cause of physician burnout for 2022, according to Medscape’s “Physician Burnout and Depression Report” based on a survey of over 9,100 practicing physicians.
Female physicians face more burnout: Medscape
Medscape’s 2023 U.S. Physician Burnout and Depression Report found that female physicians experience higher levels of burnout than their male counterparts.
5 ASC moves in Florida
Below are five ASC moves in Florida that Becker’s has reported on since Nov. 15:
Indianapolis physician suspended for 90 days
Scott Mimms, MD, has had his physician license suspended by the Indiana licensing board for 90 days for malpractice allegations, FOX59 reported Jan. 26.
Physician specialties experiencing the most burnout
Emergency medicine physicians top the list of specialists experiencing the most burnout, at 65 percent, according to Medscape’s “Physician Burnout and Depression Report” in 2023, based on a survey of over 9,100 practicing physicians.
Santen to be recognized with award from Glaucoma Research Foundation
Santen Pharmaceutical Co. will receive the Glaucoma Research Foundation’s Catalyst Award, the organization’s highest distinction.
4 Arizona ASC updates in 4 weeks
Arizona is one of 10 states in the U.S. with more ASCs than hospitals. Here are four major updates from the state in the last four weeks.
7 endoscopy updates
Here are seven endoscopy updates Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 3:
Only 10 percent of counties have pediatric ophthalmologists, study says
Only about 10 percent of counties in the U.S. have a pediatric ophthalmologist, according to a Jan. 26 report published in JAMA Ophthalmology.
4 total joint replacement updates
Here are four total joint replacement updates Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 10:
