Greg Kelly

A new study reports that as many as 8% of patients in 2015 were billed for services that could have little or no positive impact on their health. A doctor in Beveley Hills tells the harowing stoy of a brutal beating, and Forbes explores changing attitudes about the administration of vaccines. These and more top this week's PMD Critical List.

It turns out that “having enough money to retire” is the top concern for today’s doctors (among all ages and specialties), according to the American Medical Association’s new 2016 Report on US Physicians' Financial Preparedness.

A new study found that many physicians are not where they want to be in terms of personal finances. That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List.

Arthur Q. Bryan, who owned a summer home in my old town, was the definitive voice of Elmer Fudd of Warner Brothers cartoon fame. An enduring Hollywood character, who among us can say they’ve never heard of Elmer Fudd? Or attempted an impersonation?

A new study supports previous research showing financial differences between men and women in healthcare. That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List.

A great many of today’s doctors are unhappy with the state of the medical profession – and many of them say it’s due to a lack of freedom.

New health IT initiatives are costing medical practices a pretty penny. That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List. Also making the list: A doctor’s place in the White House, physician shortages drive compensation increases, and how a doctor’s kindness impacts patients.

Knowing how to separate work and play is the key to personal and professional harmony. Sadly, it seems today’s doctors are sorely lacking in this vital quality.

With long and demanding hours, many doctors have pondered the possibility of leaving medicine altogether. That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List. This week's list of must-read news stories for physicians include: a Q&A with US Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell, the diagnostic capabilities of IBM’s Watson, and the difficulty of measuring such a subjective, personal concept as “pain.”

A member of my family had a potentially serious health issue recently. I was asked to attend the necessary doctor’s appointment and was in the room to see the healthcare in action.

Average base salary varies between medical specialties, and a new report pinpoints which physicians command the highest. That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List.

The average physician compensation has increased by 3.1% in 2015 – following a 2.8% average increase in 2014.

A rheumatologist with the National Football League (NFL), who led a committee that repeatedly denied the football-concussion link, was reportedly forced to quit. That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List.

More bad news for America’s physicians: In 2015, medical malpractice lawsuit payout amounts rose for the third consecutive year.

It appears that doctors are treating way too many patients for what is considered reasonable. That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List. Also making the list: An African American surgeon who responded to the police shootings in Dallas weighs in on gun and racial issues, and female physicians in even the most prominent schools are being paid significantly less than males.

The life of a physician can be frustrating at times. However, leadership coaches suggest that certain habits can help cultivate happiness, even in a difficult profession.

Thousands of physicians have been sanctioned for sexual misconduct involving patients in recent years, but for many, it hasn’t affected their medical license. That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List. Also making the list: Which hospitals are the most wired, and amid such technological advances, why is it still so hard for patients to get access to care?

Spending time around the ocean can be good for your health and your outlook. Perhaps burned out physicians should look into buying a beach house.

A new study blames the increasingly electronic nature of medicine for exacerbating the physician burnout problem. That story tops this week's PMD Critical List. Also making the list: the perils of treating family members, and New Mexico's top court surprises many with its physician-assisted suicide ruling.

Can a free meal from a drug company influence a doctor’s prescribing habits? Apparently so, even if the meal is a cheap one, according to the top story in this week’s PMD Critical List.

If we built a monument to history's greatest physicians, which doctors would deserve a spot?

Legal and medical observers are noticing a sharp uptick in the number of physicians charged with bribery and other crimes. That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List. Also making the list: Can doctors keep an $8 billion secret?

Physicians just starting their careers can expect to cash in on a trend of rising incomes for physicians of all specialties.

A new study finds physician pay continues to increase despite the uncertainty and new regulatory infrastructure brought on by the Affordable Care Act. That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List. Also making the list: Are men really too busy to go to the doctor?

Pay for primary care doctors is on the upswing as more physicians move to value-based models. That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List. Also making the list: Muhammad Ali’s longtime physician speaks, and the American Medical Association raises concerns about a plan to replace doctor visits with nurse visits for many military veterans.

The head of the Smithsonian Institution also happens to be a physician. He recently offered leadership insights to the graduating class of Fordham University.

A group of more than 100 prominent physicians and professors is sounding the alarm about the dangers of holding this summer’s Olympics at the epicenter of the Zika Virus crisis. That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List. Also making the list: House calls lead to cost savings, even as the average family of four sees its health cost soaring.

A new report offers insights into the future of medicine. It shows many physicians are thinking about career changes, and 1 in 4 report burnout and stress.

A new study finds nearly 75% of physicians say they’d be open to changing jobs, though not all are actively looking for a new career. That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List. Also making the list: Should writing a condolence letter be mandatory for oncologists when a patient dies?

Women make up about half of the nation's medical students. Despite that progress, a recent survey found large numbers of female physicians face gender discrimination at work.