EHR giant Epic is looking to add 1,700 jobs as it expands its workforce by 10 percent in 2023, the company is building two of its new ‘wizard’ buildings for the new staff in Verona, Wis., the Wisconsin State Journal reported March 3.
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States slow to adopt 'physician associate' term
The American Academy of Physician Associates adopted the title “physician associate” for the PA profession in May 2021. At the time, it acknowledged the road to broadscale use of the new title would take up to two years due to regulatory requirements.&…
States slow to adopt 'physician associate' term
The American Academy of Physician Associates adopted the title “physician associate” for the PA profession in May 2021. At the time, it acknowledged the road to broadscale use of the new title would take up to two years due to regulatory requirements.&…
How physicians can partner with 'Dr. Google'
The use of the internet for medical information was only accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to more conflicting and erroneous advice for patients to be confused by in some cases, according to a March 2 article by the Association of American …
The healthcare trends scaring physicians
From consolidation to physician shortages, seven physicians recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss the healthcare trends they’re wary of in 2023.
McLaren hospital to close
McLaren St. Luke’s in Maumee, Ohio, will close and cease all outpatient services by mid-May after years of declining revenues and an unstable reimbursement environment, according to a March 3 news release.
FDA says no to Elon Musk company Neuralink's ask to test brain devices on humans, report says
The FDA has rejected a request from Elon Musk’s Neuralink to test its brain chips on humans, according to a March 2 TechCrunch story.
Vaccine developers prep for bird flu; 2 new human cases found in China
Human cases of deadly H5N1 avian flu continue to happen globally, with the latest human cases detected in China — prompting scientists to begin work on a vaccine.
Best Buy's $400M remote patient monitoring company partners with Geisinger, Mount Sinai, NYU Langone Health
Best Buy has partnered with five of the 10 largest U.S. health systems on remote patient monitoring, according to a March 2 earnings call.
The increasing complexity of outpatient medical claims: 6 things to know
Outpatient claims grew increasingly complex between 2004 and 2021 in emergency departments, urgent care centers and physician’s offices — even among specific, common diagnoses like urinary tract infections and headaches — according to a Feb. 27 P…
