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It seems like the U.S. government has officially given up on the idea of physician-led primary care.

Clinician education can help drive improved outcomes and reduced costs for chronic care management.

Representatives consider reauthorization of ‘Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act.’

Primary-care doctor shortage puts New Jersey residents at risk, report warns

Study provides insights into the trends shaping the health care workforce - how many apply to you?

Use of longitudinal knowledge assessment far outpaces written exam for maintaining certification

Software Advice’s 2023 Physician Compensation Survey examined the prevailing trends in physician salaries, and what it reveals about private practice employment is surprising.

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Survey shows that on average, physicians in private practice made more money than those working for hospitals

The annual hospital employee benefits survey from Aon shows that hospitals are bolstering pay and benefits to combat turnover. Data shows that 62% of hospitals reported increased turnover among nurses, 41% experienced higher departures among non-physician clinical positions and 22% said that physicians are leaving more often than the prior 12 months. Hospitals reported that turnover happens most often among medical professionals with tenures of one to three years. According to the report, here’s what hospitals are doing to try to retain medical professionals:

The costs and burden of Maintenance of Certification drives physicians out of medicine

The American Board of Medical Specialties released its 2022–2023 ABMS Board Certification Report overviewing trends in certification and specialties. Here are the key findings:

Doctors, medical students encounter many hurdles to family-building, study finds

AIMPA intends to become a new voice for physicians in independent practice.

2024 will be a year of unending change — and a time of exponential growth for concierge medicine, inspired by doctors seizing the opportunity to forge deeper connections and align their priorities in a post-pandemic world.

President, GOP clash over meanings of economic indicators.

Young doctors’ early decisions can have profound effects on professional development and retirement. Here are some questions to consider.

The top news stories in primary care today.

Federal figures show growth across some industries and declines in others.

Outpatient revenue sees double-digit growth

Study highlights challenges faced by employed physicians in corporate-owned settings

Mounting pressures have plunged physicians into a crisis, underscoring the need for comprehensive reform.

Do it for the right reasons and the rewards will follow naturally

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University of Kentucky announces financial aid for Rural Physician Leadership Program.