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Federal agencies expand buprenorphine prescription final rule: 5 things to know

HHS and the Drug Enforcement Administration have finalized a rule that expands telemedicine prescribing of buprenorphine for opioid use disorder, while also proposing a new special registration process for prescribing controlled substances remotely.&nb…

Interest soars for vasectomies, tubal ligations

In the two-and-a-half years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, an increasing number of Americans are seeking vasectomies and tubal sterilizations, according to the Washington Post. 

False Claims Act Settlements exceed $2.9B in 2024

Settlements and judgments under the False Claims Act exceeded $2.9 billion in the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, according to a Jan. 15 release from the Department of Justice’s Office of Public Affairs. 

Anesthesiologist compensation in 5 numbers

Here are five stats and figures to know about compensation for anesthesiologists:

Plurality of Americans believe healthcare is headed in the wrong direction: Gallup

About 46% of Americans reportedly think that healthcare is headed in the wrong direction, according to a new Gallup poll published Jan. 15. 

Why leaders are thinking positively about 2025 healthcare finances

Most healthcare leaders have a generally positive outlook on financial performance in 2025, according to VMG Health’s “Health System Leader Expectations” survey for 2025. 

US workers tune out as 'engagement' hits decade low: Gallup

Employee engagement in the U.S. fell to its lowest level in 10 years in 2024, according to a Jan. 14 report by Gallup. 

1st Delaware resident, fellow physicians unionize at ChristianaCare

Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare resident and fellow physicians voted 111-52 to unionize, making them the first resident and fellow physician union in the state.

Former Texas hospital CEO sentenced to prison for physician kickback scheme

The former CEO of a hospital in Rockdale, Texas, has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for a scheme involving paying kickbacks to physicians for laboratory referrals. 

On the basis of sex: A framework for clinical algorithms

With an approaching federal deadline, healthcare and legal experts have developed a framework for evaluating the use of AI-powered algorithms.