Today's Top 20 Stories
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Congress pushes forward with 2.8% Medicare pay cut
A funding bill released by House Republicans would allow the 2.8% Medicare physician pay cut to take effect. -
The 20 happiest cities in America
Fremont, Calif., has been named the happiest city in the U.S., according to WalletHub's 2025 rankings. -
Texas ASC property sold
A building housing Eye Consultants of Texas & Lonestar Ambulatory Surgery Center in Grapevine has been sold.
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The biggest threat to physician practices right now
A short-term funding bill was introduced in Congress March 8 to avoid an imminent government shutdown and extend government funding through September, CBS News reported March 10. -
5 highest-paid anesthesiologists in Salt Lake City
The highest-paid anesthesiologist in Salt Lake City earns $704,000 per year, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $339,470 anesthesiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
GLP-1s and total joint replacement: 10 things to know
The use of GLP-1s in the perioperative period surrounding major surgeries, such as total joint arthroplasties, is a growing source of concern among orthopedic surgeons. -
5 make-or-break ASC deals
The ASC industry continues to see rapid consolidation, investment and strategic partnerships as healthcare organizations seek to expand their market presence.
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The practice sustainability conundrum
The number of independent physicians has been on a steady decline — around 108,700 physicians left private practice for employment between 2019 and 2021, according to a report from Avalere. -
How ASCs can survive California's minimum wage hike
The recent minimum wage increase in California has presented financial challenges for many ASCs, forcing smaller physician-owned practices to compete with larger hospitals and organizations for staff. -
Anesthesia laws in flux: 4 updates to state legislation
Anesthesia regulations are evolving across many states as shifting practice standards and changing insurance policies face increased scrutiny. -
Physicians warn AI is driving up prior authorization denials
The implementation of AI has become widespread in healthcare, but physicians are concerned that unregulated AI use is increasing prior authorization denials, according to a May 7 report by the American Medical Association.
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Supreme Court could strip patients of free colorectal cancer screenings
A case in front of the U.S. Supreme Court could limit the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's role in preventive care coverage under the Affordable Care Act, according to a March 7 article published in the American Journal of Managed Care. -
Gastroenterology of the Rockies to open Denver ASC
Gastroenterology of the Rockies has opened a new endoscopy center in Denver as part of a joint venture with Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health. -
The payer behavior scaring anesthesia leaders
Anesthesia providers are increasingly sounding the alarm over payer policies that threaten fair compensation, patient access and the sustainability of their profession. -
ASC Quality Collaboration taps executive director
The ASC Quality Collaboration has named Nina Goins, RN, as its executive director. Ms. Goins will succeed current executive director Kathy Wilson, RN. -
AGA taps new vice president
The American Gastroenterological Association has elected Richard Peek, MD, as vice president. -
3 cardiology breakthroughs in 1 month
There have been several notable "firsts" and other technological developments in cardiology over the last month, as reported by Becker's: -
What's holding back technological innovation for physicians?
Many ASC leaders see the implementation of developing technologies — such as robotic surgeries and AI-assisted platforms — as a key element of ASC growth over the next five years. -
Lehigh Valley cardiologists perform 1st US procedure with 3DStent software
Shailendra Singh, MD, performed the first procedure in the U.S. using GE Healthcare's 3DStent software. -
Patient infections, complications arise in wake of shuttered Iowa ASC
Patients of an Ames, Iowa, ASC that abruptly shuttered in February said they are facing infections and other post-procedure complications, the Ames Tribune reported March 7.
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