Category: News and Analysis

The trends physicians fear most: 4 perspectives

Healthcare’s ever-changing landscape comes with a host of uncertainties. Here is what four physicians had to say about their fears regarding current healthcare trends:

What 3 ASC leaders see as key investments

From staffing to technology, here is where three ASC leaders and surgeons are directing their investments:

5 recent federal healthcare updates

Anthony Fauci, MD, plans to step down from his role as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and four more federal healthcare updates Becker’s has reported on since Aug. 16:

4 physician fraud cases in 2 weeks

Here are four stories involving physicians who committed fraud that Becker’s has reported on since Aug. 3:

Washington physician to surrender license after order violation

A Washington physician agreed to an order to surrender his license to practice as an osteopathic physician and surgeon after violating a previous order from the Washington Department of Health, the department said Aug. 12.

Unemployment rates in the 10 best states for physicians

States with lower unemployment rates tend to be among the best places for physicians to practice.

6 federal healthcare updates

Healthcare spending declines for the first time in 60 years and five other healthcare updates Becker’s has reported on since July 27:

Top 10 cities for early-career private practice orthopedic surgeons

Data from Medscape shows the 10 highest paying cities for early-career private practice orthopedic surgeons.

Average physician net worth by age

A report from FiPhysician, which provides investment and retirement advice to physicians, released a breakdown of physicians 45 and older, and their average net worth’s. 

How physician retirement age compares to the US average

The retirement age in the U.S. is up by four years since 1991, to an average age of 61, according to a new report from Gallup.