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100+ physician pay stats to know

Salary and compensation varies for physicians, depending on the region, specialty and more.

How University Hospitals works to create a Ritz-Carlton-level patient experience

University Hospitals, a 21-hospital health system based in Cleveland, is focused on improving patient access and experience through four key axes. Part of that process includes creating as many touchpoints as possible — such as urgent care expansion — …

Longitude Health names interim leader following death of founding CEO

Longitude Health, a recently formed innovation consortium of four major health systems, has named Brett Moraski interim CEO following the death of founding CEO Paul Mango. 

Noted cardiologist, practice founder dies at 87

Charles Shoultz Jr., MD, founder of Waco (Texas) Cardiology Associates, has died at age 87 according to a Jan. 24 report by the Waco Tribune Herald. 

ASC profitability killers

From anesthesia reimbursement declines to supply chain costs, seven ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the biggest ASC challenges in 2025. 

South Dakota governor eyes residency program cuts

Healthcare organizations in South Dakota are criticizing a recent proposal from Gov. Kristi Noem to cut state funding for medical residency programs, saying such a move could further exacerbate physician shortages.

Cleveland Clinic to cut 114 jobs

Cleveland Clinic announced plans to eliminate 114 administrative positions across various nonclinical areas, a move the health system described as a “difficult decision” prompted by ongoing financial pressures.

PBMs hit with $10 million verdict in antitrust case

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation won a legal battle against pharmacy benefit manager Prime Therapeutics LLC in an arbitration ruling on Jan. 17.

16 states where virus activity remains high: 4 updates

The CDC is reporting a peak in respiratory illnesses across the U.S., with COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus driving rising emergency department visits and test positivity rates. 

Vermont eyes cap on hospital executive pay

A bill introduced in the Vermont state Senate by Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky on Jan. 24 would cap compensation for hospital executives and clinical leadership.