Plastic surgeons saw the largest wage growth between 2021 and 2022, according to data from Medscape’s 2021 and 2022 Physician Compensation reports.
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Connecticut hospital nurses resolve nearly year-long labor dispute
Members of the Windham Federation of Professional Nurses have approved a new contract with their employer that resolves a nearly year-long labor dispute.
How oncologists can reduce suicide risk in prostate cancer patients
Men with prostate cancer are at increased risk of mental distress and suicide, but their oncologists can help, MedPageToday reported Dec. 6.
Physician-led cardiology management org gains 3 Arizona practices
Southwest Cardiovascular Associates has joined Cardiovascular Associates of America (CVAUSA), a physician-led, national network. This partnership marks CVAUSA’s first offerings in Arizona with locations in Mesa, Prescott and Yuma.
Modified vaccines less effective against new variants, 2 studies show
Two studies have found the omicron booster to be lacking when it comes to its strength against new COVID-19 subvariants BQ.1.1, XBB and BA.2.75.2 — which, together, account for 38 percent of cases.
Pfizer eyes the next COVID-19 drug
As other COVID-19 drugs stumble in efficacy as the virus evolves, Pfizer and Cambridge, Mass.-based biotech startup Clear Creek Bio have partnered to develop a new treatment.
OSF HealthCare, Insight Hospital join Chicago healthcare innovation initiative
Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare and Chicago’s Insight Hospital & Medical Center have joined the Chicago ARC collaborative that aims to make healthcare more equitable through innovation.
Digital gastroenterology platform taps new chief medical officer
Hau Liu, MD, has been selected as the chief medical officer for Vivante Health, a digital health company focusing on digestive health and disease. Dr. Liu joins Vivante with more than two decades of experience.
50 states ranked by clinical care: Massachusetts leads, Texas lags
Clinical care makes up one of the five categories that inform America’s Health Rankings for 2022 from the United Health Foundation. Zeroing in on this single category, Massachusetts leads the way and Texas trails the nation.
What Epic is doing with Apple, Google + Microsoft
Epic has been working with Big Tech companies lately to help hospitals and health systems better manage their EHRs.
