Five physicians joined Becker’s to give their biggest investment tips for 2023.
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Why don't private practice physicians have more power in healthcare?
Private practice physicians are struggling as the physician workforce increasingly migrates to employed models.
98% of US hospital websites share patient data with third-parties
Almost all U.S. hospital websites are sending patient data to third-party companies such as Alphabet, Meta and Adobe, SC Media reported April 3.
FTC orders Illumina to divest cancer test maker
The Federal Trade Commission on April 3 ordered Illumina to divest cancer test maker Grail, saying the $7.1 billion deal would substantially stifle competition for cancer diagnostics in the U.S.
Should health organizations be held responsible for physician suicide? Practitioners weigh in
About one-third of physicians believe that medical schools and healthcare organizations should be held responsible for physician suicide, according to Medscape’s 2023 “Physician Suicide Report,” which surveyed over 9,100 practicing physicians.
Illinois health system appoints 2 new execs
Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, Ill., has named Kathy O’Grady, MSN, RN, as its new chief nursing officer. The system also appointed Mary Kohl as its vice president of clinical services, according to a March 30 news release.
Southern California health system names new market CEO
Scott Evans, PharmD, has been appointed as the new market chief executive officer for San Diego-based Sharp HealthCare Regional Hospitals.
Cash-strapped Colorado hospital gets infusion from state
Delta (Colo.) County Memorial Hospital received $1.4 million in advance payments from the state after the hospital discovered it was low on cash due to high debts, The Fort Morgan Times reported April 2.
Physician specialists most prone to suicidal thoughts
Otolaygngology is the physician specialty with the highest rate of physicians reporting suicidal thoughts in 2023, according to Medscape’s “Medscape Physician Suicide Report,” which surveyed 9,100 practicing physicians among more than 29 specialties.&n…
Akorn: From financial troubles to a shutdown and intensifying drug shortages
It has been about a month since a U.S. drugmaker closed all operations, and since then, at least 13 drugs have gone into shortage and four are discontinued.
