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U.S. News & World Report, AAFP tally colleges with physician alumni working in family, internal, and pediatric medicine.

New research highlights a sharp increase in physician departures following private equity acquisitions, raising concerns about workforce stability and patient care.

‘The Cost of Neglect’ is growing, according to the third analysis of the state of primary care.

AI-powered recruiting is yielding benefits that include both accelerating and improving job-candidate matching.

In 2024, more women graduated from medical school than men — but they still face several disadvantages compared to men.

Yashaswini Singh, PhD, MPH, a health care economist and assistant professor at Brown University's School of Public Health, discusses her recent research article on private equity and hospital consolidation in primary care.

Don't undersell yourself when providing your skills and expertise

Agency logs national data for transition month between Biden and Trump administrations.

Steward Health Care tops list as biggest hospital sector bankruptcy in decades, analyst says.

Physician recruitment agreements may seem straightforward, but they can be rife with risks for physicians signing one, including limits on where they can practice. Every agreement should be carefully reviewed before accepting the terms.

Physicians have many reasons for not having a contract reviewed, but not doing so puts them at extreme risk

Drop is the highest of any profession measured, but overall, doctors are still near the top of the list for public trust

The number of doctors working for hospitals and private equity-backed firms is on the rise

Real-world examples that illustrate how recruitment agreements can end badly for physicians

Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, former CDC director, co-authored a special report on the physician shortage in the U.S., published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

As health care moves home, primary care physicians are stepping in to ensure care stays personal and effective.

How does the length of the contract or the term of employment impact the enforceability of the physician recruiting agreement?

Understanding the legal implications for the physician if the recruitment agreement is breached

$3.9 million grant intended to boost primary care and help rural areas in the state

The role of non-compete clauses in physician recruitment agreements. What are the best practices for these agreements?

How do signing bonuses, relocation expenses, or loan repayment incentives factor into recruitment agreements, and what legal considerations come with these perks?

How compensation structures vary in physician recruitment contracts and the factors that contribute to these variations.

What are the key elements that should be included in a physician recruitment agreement so that both parties are protected?

Steady monthly growth was even with 2023, according to latest figures from Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What are the biggest risks of agreeing to a physician recruitment agreement?