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Making the most of sign on bonuses, per a physician finance consultant

If used right, a signing bonus can be a significant asset for young physicians, a finance expert told the American Medical Association in a Nov. 17 article. 

85 healthcare leaders’ workplace predictions for 2023

About half of healthcare leaders think COVID-19 will be “resolved” in 2023, and they are more focused on growth than cost-cutting, according to a recent survey shared with Becker’s. 

Tulane plans $600M redevelopment of abandoned hospital

Charity Hospital in New Orleans has sat vacant for 17 years. Now, Tulane University plans to give it new life as the core of its downtown medical school, CBS affiliate WWL reported Nov. 16. 

5 federal healthcare updates

From addressing physician pay cuts to rising flu cases, here are five federal healthcare updates Becker’s has reported on since Nov. 7:

Harvard’s Dr. Alexa Kimball talks mentorship, balancing roles and toppling barriers women face

Alexa Kimball, MD, is a renowned leader at Harvard Medical School — and her excellence has been recognized in more than one department.

Luminis Health CEO Tori Bayless doesn’t take herself too seriously

Growing up as one of four children, Tori Bayless learned the value of humor.

11 recent health system innovation moves

Health systems have been busy launching innovation initiatives and making investments in tech and spinoff companies this year.

3 healthcare-related employees named to Forbes’ top 50 workplace leaders list

Three individuals working in the field of health and mental healthcare have been named to Forbes’ inaugural list of 50 leaders who are shaping the future of the workplace. 

How the Leapfrog results rank by state

Of the seven hospitals in North Dakota, one recently nabbed a “B” rating and the other six got a “C” in Leapfrog’s fall 2022 rankings. 

UVM Health Network details plan to improve margins after $90M annual loss: 6 notes

The University of Vermont Health Network, a six-hospital system, posted $90 million in fiscal year 2022 losses (-3.3 percent margin), but provided details on how it plans to improve revenue, reduce expenses, and recruit and retain talent in 2023, accor…