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87% of physicians support noncompete ban: Report

Eighty-seven percent of physicians support the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed rule to ban noncompete clauses, according to a new released report from Doximity. 

20 highest paying physician specialties in 2023

Neurosurgeons are the highest paid physician specialists, earning an average of $788,313 annually, according to Doximity’s “2023 Physician Compensation Report.” 

This program cut cancer diagnosis time from 32 days to 12 for underserved populations

Boston-based Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers found a way to reduce cancer diagnosis time from 32 days to 12 for underserved populations, The ASCO Post reported March 22.

Hawaii physician charged with unlawful opioid distribution

A Hawaii physician was arrested and charged with four counts of unlawful distribution of controlled substances after providing prescriptions to an undercover federal agent he met in a restaurant.

AI-based digital health company used by CommonSpirit raises $25M

Vital, an artificial intelligence-powered digital patient experience company, raised $24.7 million in series B financing. 

NYU Langone has outlook boosted to positive as margins stay robust

New York City’s NYU Langone Hospitals had its outlook revised to positive from stable amid a “very good operating performance” that has helped lead to improved days of cash on hand, Moody’s said.

Indiana hospital CEO resigns

Perry Gay has resigned as president and CEO of Logansport (Ind.) Memorial Hospital, the Pharos-Tribune reported.

10 most in-demand physician specialties in 2023

Family medicine is the most in-demand physician specialty, according to 2023 data from online networking service Doximity.

10 cities with the fastest-growing physician compensation

Providers looking for higher-paying roles might do well to look in Oklahoma City, according to a new released report from Doximity. 

CDC: Tuberculosis cases increase for 2nd year in a row

After what was a substantial decline in 2020, tuberculosis cases in the U.S. rebounded by 5 percent in 2022, up again for the second year in a row, according to the CDC.