Today's Top 20 Stories
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How ASC administrators plan to supercharge growth
In 2024, growth is the name of the game for ASCs. -
Malpractice mega-verdicts hit record high
Malpractice awards are getting higher and higher for physicians and hospitals nationwide, Medscape reported Feb. 2. -
8 ASCs opening in Florida, California and New York
Here are eight openings and expansions of ASCs and medical buildings in Florida, California and New York that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 5:
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Highest paid cardiologist in the 10 most populated US cities
The highest paid cardiologist in New York City, the most populated city in the U.S., earns $812,800, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool. -
The medtech family that's richer than the Rockefellers
Forbes' annual "Decabillionare Dynasties" list recognizes families with a net worth of $10 billion or more, and the Kalamazoo, Mich.-based Stryker clan is among just 45 families in the U.S. that made the cut in 2024. -
Montana clinic ends long-time anesthesia contract
Billings (Mont.) Clinic's contract with long-time anesthesia partner, Billings Anesthesiology, is set to expire on Feb. 9, according to a Feb. 7 report from local news affiliate KTVQ. -
Rome Health adds gastroenterology services
Rome (N.Y.) Health will offer gastroenterology services with the addition of specialist Aamer Mirza, MD, and nurse practitioner Melissa Kobito, according to a Feb. 8 report from the Rome Sentinel.
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U of California optometrists hold 2-day strike, allege labor law violations
Optometrists at four University of California campuses held a two-day strike Feb. 6 and 7 after negotiations with the health system failed, according to a Feb. 6 report from KQED. -
The importance of Medicare for screening colonoscopies
While gastroenterologists continue to face physician fee cuts from Medicare, many are holding the line and refusing to drop patients with Medicare, citing an obligation to treat all patients equally. -
USPI brings in $3.9B in 2023: What to know
Tenet's ambulatory business segment United Surgical Partners International saw big growth throughout 2023. -
Tenet rakes in $5.4B in Q4: What to know
Tenet Healthcare saw major growth in the fourth quarter of 2023.
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What's going on with noncompetes?
State laws surrounding noncompetes continue to evolve as federal regulation remains stagnant. -
News anchor documents 1st colonoscopy
Journalist DeMarco Morgan, anchor at ABC News and co-anchor of "GMA3," documented his first colonoscopy experience, People reported Feb. 5. -
Why GIs aren't dropping Medicare patients
Despite ongoing physician fee cuts from Medicare, some gastroenterologists are making the tough decision not to drop patients over declining reimbursements. -
Medicaid disenrollments pass 16 million
At least 16,430,000 Medicaid enrollees have been disenrolled as of Feb. 1, according to data from KFF. -
What PAs earn per hour in all 50 states
Although the national average hourly pay for physician assistants is $60.23, that number can range from $69.90 to less than half that depending on the state one practices in, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics employment survey. -
Physicians and fraud: 5 cases to know
Here are seven physicians who have been involved or are allegedly involved in five healthcare fraud cases reported by Becker's since Jan. 30: -
What growth looks like for Optum — and how ASCs fit in
Optum, the country's largest employer of physicians and parent company of ASC chain SCA Health, is focusing on a different type of growth: hiring employees instead of building facilities. -
Interventional cardiologist joins Rivers Health
Point Pleasant, W.Va.-based Rivers Health added George Linsenmeyer, MD, to its staff. -
Samaritan Medical acquires Cardiology Associates of Northern New York
Watertown, N.Y.-based Samaritan Medical has added cardiology services through the acquisition of Cardiology Associates of Northern New York, now known as Samaritan Cardiology, according to a Feb. 7 report from ABC affiliate WWTI.
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