Joel Cleary, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Grangeville, Idaho-based Memphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, joined Becker’s to discuss the biggest threats to physicians and reimbursement issues.
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What physicians are paid per hour
Physicians in the U.S. make $121.15 an hour on average, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational employment statistics survey.
Former advanced practice nurse pleads guilty to illegally distributing drugs, healthcare fraud
A former advanced practice nurse has pleaded guilty to unlawfully distributing controlled substances and healthcare fraud, the Justice Department reported May 9.
Physician group, health system to pay $500K to settle fraud allegations
Bridgeport, Conn.-based physician group Northeast Medical Group and Yale New Haven (Conn.) Health Services will pay $560,718 to resolve allegations they submitted false claims to Medicare.
20 top rural health challenges identified by HHS
Mental health care and addiction treatment were identified as the two most pressing healthcare needs for rural populations, new research shows. Access and quality of care in rural regions ranked third.
5th hospital quits Mississippi Hospital Association
Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Miss., has followed four other hospitals in leaving the Mississippi Hospital Association over leadership concerns, according to the Magnolia Tribune.
The highest-paying state for 25 hospital jobs
The types of jobs available at hospitals vary widely, and so do the highest-paying states for those jobs.
3 recent investments from Northwell, Intermountain and Kaiser
Here are three recent investments from Northwell, Intermountain and Kaiser:
AI can detect pancreatic cancer 3 years before diagnosis
Early detection for some cancers can come up to three years before a traditional diagnosis with the aid of artificial intelligence, researchers have found according to a May 8 news release from Harvard Medical School.
Smart toilet seat that detects heart rate, oxygen levels gets FDA clearance
A smart toilet seat that measures people’s vital signs has received FDA clearance.
