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The 50 Most Influential Physician Executives in Healthcare are presented by order in this year's ranking.
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For July 2020, some envision a new type of doctor entering the workforce: One who may not write very well but has extensive biochemistry knowledge, has a solid grasp of behavioral and social sciences, and has critical analysis and reasoning powers never seen before in the halls of medicine.
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The news that medical schools fielded more first-time applications than ever in 2011 should be a positive sign, given that officials at the Association of American Medical Colleges had forecast a physician shortage in the next decade.
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While noting that there is “an unprecedented demand for doctors,” the Association of American Medical Colleges announced its support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2011...
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HHS issued an updated final rule (PDF) aimed at “providing a framework for identifying, managing and ultimately avoiding” financial conflicts of interest among scientists conducting government-funded research.
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The nation's political forces are bitterly divided over issues ranging from raising the country's debt ceiling to the use of energy-efficient light bulbs, so it's no surprise that the government's role in healthcare is also the source of intense debate.
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This year's ranking of the 100 Most Influential People includes 27 newcomers as well as 10 honorees who have been on every list since it started in 2002.
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Looking for some prominent physician leaders? Chances are they work in Washington. Physicians employed by the federal government or public health advisory organizations dominate the latest list of the 50 Most Influential Physician Executives in Healthcare.
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The ranked roster of the 50 Most Influential Physician Executives in Healthcare for 2011.
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