Category: News and Analysis

4 physicians drug lawsuits in 30 days

Here are four drug lawsuits involving physicians or former physicians that Becker’s has reported on since Feb. 6: 

Where physician pay is falling

Many physicians have expressed dissatisfaction with their income in light of inflation and CMS pay cuts. However, some specialties have seen a sharper drop in pay than others. 

59% of Americans don't want AI robots used during surgery

Americans are hesitant about the use of artificial intelligence-driven robots during surgery with 59 percent saying they would not want surgical robots used in their own care, according to a Pew Research Center survey.

5 federal healthcare updates

From increased access to free birth control to the end of mpox’s national public health emergency status, here are five federal healthcare updates Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 30:

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: