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.
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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 …
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 & P…
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.
