1. 5 highest-paying physician specialties Full story

2. Former anesthesiologist pleads guilty in death of orthopedic surgeon Full story

3. 6 states account for 60% of US COVID-19 hospitalizations Full story

4. Providers recently reported a 32% drop in revenue. To improve financial performance, practices should focus on monitoring payer contracts, utilizing coding best practices and actively managing AR to ensure full reimbursement. Learn more.

5. Private equity surgical investments by region from 2000-2020 Full story

6. House passes bill to avert looming Medicare cuts Full story

7. Female physicians earn $2M less than men over career, study suggests Full story

8. Omicron may be less severe than delta, early reports suggest Full story

9. The 2021 Primary Care Model Survey for Hospitals and Health Systems. Click here to participate and receive a complimentary badge to a future Becker's conference.

10. Jury awards TeamHealth $60M in punitive damages from UnitedHealth Full story

11. High debt and low starting salaries leave some medical professionals concerned Full story

12. Pennsylvania COVID-19 patient allowed to receive ivermectin after court order Full story

13. Patient experiences can make – or break – how well your organization does. Create your game plan now with help from Medallia.

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1. Orthopedic spine procedures are linked to higher risks of opioid dependence. See how to mitigate this risk here.

2. The obesity reckoning is here — What happens next will determine the health of most Americans. Click here to read the 3-part report.

3. The patient experience isn’t as great as healthcare leaders think. Find out what 1,800 patients, physicians and healthcare leaders in 13 countries had to say in a new study from Abbott.