Today's Top 20 Stories
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Johns Hopkins ophthalmology leader dies at 81
Walter Stark, MD, an ophthalmology leader and innovator, died on Feb. 29 at the age of 81, according to an obituary in the Baltimore Sun. -
4 physician fraud schemes in 2 weeks
Here are four fraud cases involving physicians that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 12: -
8 anesthesia contracts severed in 2024
Several health systems and insurers have seen anesthesia contracts come to an end just two months into the year.
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New Jersey ASC group lobbies for improved Medicare payment policies
Members of the New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to lobby for the benefits ASCs provide in increasing access to quality, affordable healthcare. -
10 cities with the worst physical, emotional health
Residents of Huntington, W.Va., have the worst physical and emotional well-being of any city in the U.S., according to a Feb. 27 report by personal finance website WalletHub. -
50+ stats on anesthesiologist pay
Here are more than 50 statistics on anesthesiologist pay, pulled from Medscape's most recent "Anesthesiologist Compensation Report": -
4 physician drug legal battles in 3 weeks
Here are four drug-related legal battles involving physicians that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 6:
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The factors benefitting, hurting gastroenterology
While technology has given gastroenterologists a leg up in the healthcare industry, there are still several factors that could drive them away from the field. -
Where are small businesses booming?
Here are three recent breakdowns of where small businesses are booming or slated to boom in 2024: -
Construction begins on 3 South Carolina medical office buildings
Construction has begun on three medical office buildings in Indian Land, S.C., according to a Feb. 29 report from the Charlotte Business Journal. -
Justice Department recovers $1.8B from healthcare fraud in 2023
The U.S. Justice Department recovered approximately $2.69 billion in False Claims Act cases in 2023, the majority of which were related to healthcare fraud, according to a new report from law firm Bass, Berry and Sims.
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Meet the leaders of the 7 best hospitals in Florida for cardiac surgery
Healthgrades recently released its rankings for the best hospitals in the U.S. for cardiac surgery, including seven in Florida. -
The rise of orthopedist pay: A 10-year timeline
Orthopedic surgeons have been among the two highest-paid specialties for the past 10 years. -
ASC leaders remain wary of reimbursement trends
Reimbursement challenges are among the biggest trends ASC leaders are watching. -
11 new ASCs in February
Here are 11 ASCs opened or announced in February: -
Alabama medical office building reaches construction milestone
A 20,500-square-foot medical office building in Huntsville, Ala., has been topped off, according to a March 1 report from the Huntsville Business Journal. -
The highest paid med school president of 2024
A new report has revealed the 10 highest paid private college presidents, with one medical school leader topping the list, according to a Feb. 15 report from The Chronicle of Higher Education. -
Indiana medical office building sells for $39M
A Florida-based real estate company has purchased a Brownsburg, Ind.-based medical office building for $39 million, according to a Feb. 29 report from the Business Observer. -
Physician indicted for illegally dispensing controlled substances
A physician from Celina, Texas, and eight others have been indicted for illegally dispensing controlled substances. -
Hospitals target ASCs with new proposals
Outpatient revenue for hospitals and health systems jumped 10.6% year over year in January, as hospitals continue to see more complex procedures become safe in the outpatient setting, according to Syntellis.
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