In this episode, we are joined by regular guest Molly Gamble, Vice President of Editorial at Becker’s Healthcare, to discuss tax exemptions for nonprofit hospitals amounted to $27.6 billion in value for 2020 & over 550 emergency medicine positions not being filled in this year’s match week.
Summary
Tax Exemptions for Nonprofit Hospitals Valued at $27.6 Billion in 2020
In this episode, we are joined by regular guest Molly Gamble, Vice President of Editorial at Becker’s Healthcare, to discuss tax exemptions for nonprofit hospitals amounted to $27.6 billion in value for 2020 & over 550 emergency medicine positions not being filled in this year’s match week.
Emergency Medicine Physicians Face Burnout and Overcrowding
Emergency Medicine Physicians have been hit hard by burnout and overcrowding in hospitals. The American College of Emergency Physicians recently wrote to the FTC encouraging them to follow through with a proposed rule banning noncompetes. This is in contrast to the AHA, who has responded not in support of the rule.
A Shortage of Emergency Medicine Residencies
There is a shortage of emergency medicine residencies as only 555 were filled out of the 874 spots available. This is due to a decrease in student interest and physician burnout, especially during the pandemic. The 11 groups involved in the match process have convened to form a task force to investigate the issue and look for solutions.
Conclusion
The shortage of emergency medicine physicians and residents raises concerns about the quality of emergency medical care and highlights the need for improved working conditions and recruitment efforts. The issue of tax exemptions for nonprofit hospitals also remains controversial, and stakeholders continue to debate the implications of these policies.
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This episode aired on 03/16/2023 and can be listened here.
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