Today's Top 20 Stories

  1. 'Rock Doc' NP sentenced to 20 years for illegal prescriptions 

    Patsy Newitt -
    A nurse practitioner in Jackson, Tenn., was sentenced to 20 years in prison for illegally prescribing opioids from his practice. 

  2. What's happened since Walgreens' $8.9M acquisition of Summit Health 

    Patsy Newitt -
    It has been more than one year since VillageMD, majority owned by Walgreens, completed its acquisition of Summit Health-CityMD in January 2023. 

  3. 5 highest-paid cardiologists in Minneapolis

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    The highest-paid cardiologist in Minneapolis earns $918,200, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $421,330 cardiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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  1. Anesthesiologist pay in the 10 best states for physicians

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Anesthesiologists earn an average of $346,740 in Montana, the top-ranked state for physicians. 

  2. Healthcare's 15 top private equity investors in 2023

    Paige Haeffele -
    Audax Private Debt, a debt capital partner for middle market companies headquartered in New York City, was the most active North America-based lender in the healthcare sector in 2023, accounting for 58 transactions, according to a report by market research company PitchBook.

  3. What's happening in anesthesia?

    Riz Hatton -
    Here are five updates regarding anesthesia that healthcare leaders should know:

  4. 5 states with the most, least expensive malpractice liability insurance

    Riz Hatton -
    Nebraska is the state with the least expensive annual malpractice liability insurance, while New York's is the most expensive, according to personal finance site WalletHub.

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  1. 5 hospitals shutter services in 1 week 

    Patsy Newitt -
    Some hospitals have been forced to shutter services amid staffing shortages and financial issues, and several ASC leaders think these service line closures could be a growth opportunity. 

  2. 3 GI tech companies making waves

    Amelia Ickes -
    Here are three GI tech companies making waves in the field to know:

  3. The secret to ASC growth

    Patsy Newitt -
    Four ASC leaders joined Becker's to discuss what's driving ASC growth, from total joints to procedure migration. 

  4. California physician sentenced for unlawul opioid distribution

    Patsy Newitt -
    A former Alamo, Calif., physician has been sentenced to more than one year in prison for distributing opioids out of the scope of medical practice. 

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  1. 5 states with the highest, lowest projected physician competition

    Riz Hatton -
    Nevada is the state with the lowest projected physician competition by 2030, according to personal finance site WalletHub.

  2. How colonoscopy costs have changed: ASCs vs. HOPDs

    Paige Haeffele -
    The average cost to undergo a colonoscopy in the U.S. in 2024 is $1,608, according to data from Sidecar Health — but how does that change depending on where the procedure is done?

  3. MedPAC pushes Congress to require ASC cost data

    Paige Haeffele -
    The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) in its biannual report recommended that ASCs should be required by Congress to submit cost data.

  4. Ohio State to build $183M medical office, outpatient center

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is set to begin construction on a $183 million outpatient campus in Powell, Ohio, according to a March 15 report by NBC4i.com. 

  5. 'Woefully inadequate': Physician leaders slam MedPAC report over pay recommendations

    Patsy Newitt -
    The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission released a new report to Congress on March 15, and some leaders are saying its recommendations for physician payments are flawed.

  6. New York City considers own noncompete ban following governor's veto

    Patsy Newitt -
    The New York City Council is considering bills that would ban noncompetes after Gov. Kathy Hochul in December vetoed a bill that would have prohibited them statewide, Newsday reported March 17. 

  7. Healthcare's eyes are on private equity. Here's why.

    Riz Hatton -
    Private equity has been under the microscope recently as its role in healthcare is being questioned by federal agencies and physicians alike. 

  8. We're 'more than faceless plunger pushers': An anesthesiologist's plea

    Patsy Newitt -
    Thomas Durick, MD, anesthesiologist at Columbus-based Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, joined Becker's to discuss what he believes needs to change about the anesthesia reimbursement model.  

  9. 5 highest-, lowest-paying states for physicians

    Patsy Newitt -
    Kentucky is the state that pays physicians the most when adjusted for cost of living, according to personal finance site WalletHub.

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