White physicians make $47,000 more than their Black counterparts, according to Medscape’s “Physician Compensation Report” for 2023, published April 14.
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How many hours a week do physicians in each specialty work?
Physicians work an average of 50 hours a week, according to Medscape’s “Physician Compensation Report 2023.”
6 CEOs on the issues they would fix overnight
Hospital and health system CEOs face various challenges, from staff shortages to addressing patient access barriers. The Becker’s Hospital Review Corner Office series asks these leaders to share the healthcare problem they would eliminate overnight.
Which physician specialties feel fairly compensated
Just over half of physicians (52 percent) feel fairly compensated, down from 55 percent prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Medscape’s 2023 “Physician Compensation Report” published April 14, which surveyed more than 10,000 physicians across 2…
121 healthcare cybersecurity companies to know | 2023
Healthcare cybersecurity protects from data loss, ensures medical services are running smoothly and safeguards confidential patient information. With cyberattacks on the rise in 2023, cybersecurity companies are helping healthcare organizations remain …
Cook Children's warns of 'co-sleeping' dangers after seeing 30 infant deaths
Cook Children’s Medical Center is warning about the dangers of unsafe sleeping conditions after seeing 30 associated infant deaths since January 2022.
States where physician pay is highest and lowest
Physicians in Wisconsin earned the highest pay over the last year on average, according to Medscape’s 2023 “Physician Compensation Report” published April 14, which surveyed more than 10,000 physicians across 29 specialties.
Lawsuit alleges Excela Health shared patient data with Facebook, Google
A lawsuit claims that Greensburg, Pa.-based Excela Health improperly disclosed patients’ protected health information to Facebook and Google, TribLive reported April 12.
OB-GYN residencies see applications drop post-Dobbs
Thirteen states have enacted full abortion bans since the Supreme Court issued its decision on Dobbs v. The Women’s Health Organization in June. Residency applications in those states have dropped — particularly in obstetrics and gynecology.
11 physician specialties ranked by average incentive bonus
Orthopedists have the highest average incentive bonus compared to other physician specialties, according to Medscape’s “Physician Compensation Report 2023,” released April 14.
