Category: News and Analysis

Physician burnout by practice setting

Fifty-seven percent of physicians practicing in outpatient clinics reported experiencing burnout, according to Medscape’s 2023 “U.S. Physician Burnout and Depression Report.”

What would help physicians with burnout?

Forty-five percent of physicians said increased compensation would help with burnout, according to Medscape’s 2023 “U.S. Physician Burnout and Depression Report.”

BCBS claims proposal could lower healthcare costs by $767B

The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association made healthcare policy recommendations that the group claimed may reduce medical costs in the U.S. by $767 billion over 10 years.

BCBS claims proposal could lower healthcare costs by $767B

The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association made healthcare policy recommendations that the group claimed may reduce medical costs in the U.S. by $767 billion over 10 years.

6 physician legal battles in 15 days

Here are six legal battles involving physicians that Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 5:

5 federal healthcare updates

Here are five federal healthcare updates Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 11:

10 worst states for physicians to retire

Kentucky is the worst state to retire, according to personal finance site WalletHub. 

Top 10 states for physicians to retire

Virginia is the best state to retire, according to personal finance site WalletHub. 

DISC Sports & Spine ASC joins Cigna's network

DISC Surgery Center at Newport Beach (Calif.) went in-network with Cigna.

5 federal healthcare updates

From a decline in flu activity to an increase in physician wait times, here are five federal healthcare updates Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 6: