The total shortage of physicians in the U.S. could reach between 13,500 and 86,000 physicians by 2036, according to a recent report from the Association of American Medical Colleges.
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The physician shortage by specialty
The physician shortage by specialty
By 2036, the U.S. could see a shortage of up to 86,000 physicians, according to a recent report from the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Michigan physician accused of assault
A lawsuit has been filed against Saginaw, Mich.-based Arun Veera, MD, and Covenant Healthcare, accusing the physician of sexual assault and the health system of turning a blind eye, MLive reported March 25.
South Carolina ASC breaks rules
When reviewing survey answers from employees, Ann Lewis, CEO of CareSouth Carolina, was surprised to see “purple gets ugly” and multiple other responses saying they were “bored” of their uniforms.
What's new with Optum?
Here’s what’s new with healthcare giant Optum in 2024:
10 most, least stressed states
Louisiana is the most stressed state while Minnesota is the least stressed, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
Tenet faces wrongful termination suit from 8 nurses: What ASCs need to know
Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, the parent company of ASC chain United Surgical Partners International, is facing a lawsuit filed by eight nurses at Worcester, Mass.-based Saint Vincent Hospital.
How Tenet became a household name for ASCs
Since joining with United Surgical Partners International in 2015, Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare has helped propel USPI to prominence in the ASC industry.
What ASC companies did in Q1: 5 notes
Here’s what four of the major ASC chains did throughout the first quarter of 2024:
Top physician practices for surgery: Castle Connolly
Castle Connolly ranked the top physician practices for surgery care for 2024.
