Medicare is failing both patients and physicians. After adjusting for inflation, physician reimbursement under Medicare has declined by 33% from 2001 to 2025, according to the American Medical Association. In stark contrast, Medicare payments to hospitals have surged by nearly 60%, while hospital executive salaries have skyrocketed 93% over the past decade. How can private […]
Hospitals are increasingly utilizing locum tenens physicians, advanced practice providers (APPs), and telehealth services to address staffing shortages. The Innovation & Flexibility: Journey to Sustainable Healthcare Report reflects data from 129 healthcare administrators representing a range of facility types and sizes. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated hospital staffing shortages as many clinicians faced burnout and […]