From new partnerships to salary reports, here are the 10 most-read ophthalmology stories from Becker’s during September.
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Coaching sessions boost physician parents’ productivity: report
All surveyed participants in a pilot program for physicians who are also parents saw an improvement in their productivity, according to a Sept. 26 Healio report.
6 drivers of physician burnout
Six factors in particular are driving physicians’ high burnout rates, and they existed well before the pandemic’s onset, according to Paul DeChant, MD.
Viewpoint: Access to long-COVID care financially, racially disproportionate
Although Black and Hispanic men are disproportionately hospitalized for COVID-19, white women pay visit COVID recovery centers most often, leading leaders to question where underserved populations are getting post-acute care.
70% of Americans seeking second jobs to combat rising costs
Nearly 70 percent of Americans are looking for a second job this year due to rising inflation, according to a September survey of over 1,000 full-time and part-time workers, CNBC reported on Sept. 27.
Yale New Haven Health still eyeing 3 new hospitals despite recent job cuts
Yale New Haven (Conn.) Health System is currently standing by plans to buy three new hospitals despite recently eliminating jobs and forecasting a significant operating loss, according to a Sept. 26 report from the New Haven Register.
‘Historically’ slow payers hindering ASC procedure migration, admin says
While many procedures are migrating to the ASC setting, “historically” slow payer policy changes could create delays, according to administrator Brenda Carter.
Physicians urge more research into STI tied to infertility
Physicians are calling for more research into mycoplasma genitalium or M. gen, — a sexually transmitted bacterium that has been linked to infertility and miscarriage. Experts worry many cases of the infection may be undiagnosed, NBC News reported Sept….
Connections, board experience integral to female CEOs’ leadership growth: survey
A strong support system and experience serving on a board are among the most useful tools for female CEOs, according to a Sept. 21 report from Los Angeles-based management consulting firm Korn Ferry.
MUSC Health medical center names executive director
Mullins, S.C.-based MUSC Health Marion Medical Center has named Shametra Swaringer, MSN, RN, its executive director.
