1. Mastermind of $9M physician kickback scheme gets 5 years in prison: 4 details Full story

2. Will CMS physician pay cuts ever happen? Full story

3. Medical boards disciplined 8 physicians in 1 year over misinformation Full story

4. Hospitals need to get safety work back on track. See how BJC Healthcare created a new model to measure safety culture and improve best practices here.

5. 10 specialties with highest projected physician shortage Full story

6. California bill would give physician owners power over private equity Full story

7. What will make workers want to stay in healthcare? Answers from 22 execs Full story

8. South Carolina physicians notch a win, blast hospital monopolies in bid to build $12M ASC Full story

9. Colon cancer rates are rising among younger adults. See how St. Elizabeth's and King’s Daughter’s Health are improving screening rates here.

10. Florida physician group gets $500M investment: 4 details Full story

12. Physician viewpoint: Better hospital performance likely not tied to one leadership characteristic Full story

12. Florida bill would allow physicians to prescribe controlled substances via telehealth Full story

13. In the trenches with the No Surprises Act. Where are providers having success? What pain points remain? Attend this live session to get answers. 
 

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