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10 fastest, slowest states for unemployment recovery

Despite high inflation and a potential recession, new unemployment claims decreased 7.3 percent week over week on March 27.

Retired physicians return to clinics amid staff shortages

Retired physicians are donning their white coats once more to help ease staffing shortages, CBS Bay Area reported April 5.

Aetna, Oshi Health partner to provide virtual care for digestive disorders

CVS’ Aetna and virtual gastrointestinal care company Oshi Health have teamed up to offer virtual care for those with digestive disorders.

New Mexico amends bill, expands anesthesiologist assistant scope 

The New Mexico Legislature has passed a bill April 4 that expands the scope of anesthesiologist assistants. 

West Virginia physician charged with 25 counts of distributing drugs, destroying evidence 

Bridgeport, W.Va.-based physician David Elwood Hess, MD, was indicted on 25 counts of unlawful controlled substance distribution and destroying evidence, the Justice Department said April 4. 

The pros and cons of private practice: What we heard in March

Physicians spoke with Becker’s in March about the pros and cons of getting into private practice. Here is what we heard: 

The pros and cons of private practice: What we heard in March

Physicians spoke with Becker’s in March about the pros and cons of getting into private practice. Here is what we heard: 

'Innovation is ingrained': Why these 6 health systems were named Fortune's most innovative

Health systems that ranked near the top of Fortune’s Most Innovative Companies list told Becker’s they develop innovative ideas from clinicians that will help patients quickly.

Best cities for physician compensation in the last 5 years

Charlotte and Buffalo, N.Y., often rank as some of the highest-earning cities for physician pay, according to Doximity’s annual physician compensation reports. 

FDA pulls approval of only preterm birth drug

The FDA withdrew its approval of Makena, the only preterm birth drug greenlit by the agency, on April 6 after research showed the treatment did not work better than a placebo.