Once stepping foot in medical school, especially if specialiizing in surgery, the next 10 years are basically mapped out for future otolaryngologists, who don’t have control over much, including whether they’ll be able to get pregnant if they want a baby.
Bruce A. Scott, MD, the new president-elect of the American Medical Association, has spent much of his professional career volunteering with the association. We spent some time with Dr. Scott to discuss his beginnings in otolaryngology, the challenges that face physicians today, and his hopes for the future.
Millions of physicians have careers and lives that are limited by noncompete clauses, a type of contract covenant that may also be called a “restrictive covenant” or “non-interference” clause. With federal rule changes coming, what impact will these actions have on otolaryngologists in the future?
When it comes to digital platforms meant to ease the prior approval burden, many procedures can receive almost instantaneous approval after a few keyboard clicks, but when a case isn’t cookie-cutter, these tools often aren’t very helpful—and might even make the process more of a headache than it would have been back in the old days.
Studies show that reimbursement for otolaryngology services is generally below the federal benchmark.
While working during an illness has often been seen as a sign of strength, new attitudes are allowing physicians to take a break.