Today's Top 20 Stories

  1. 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. 

  2. 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. 

  3. 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.

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  1. 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?

  2. 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.

  3. 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. 

  4. '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.

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  1. 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. 

  2. 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. 

  3. 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.  

  4. 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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  1. What will disrupt the ASC industry next? 

    Patsy Newitt -
    Four ASC leaders joined Becker's to discuss what they think will disrupt the ASC industry next. From anesthesia coverage to labor costs, these are their predictions.

  2. Washington physician agrees to pay $700K to settle false claims allegations

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    William Salko, DO, a physician formerly of Richland, Wash., and healthcare staffing company Jackson & Coker LocumTenes, agreed to pay $700,000 to settle allegations of participating in a kickback scheme.

  3. 5 states with the highest, lowest malpractice award payouts

    Riz Hatton -
    Wyoming is the state with the lowest malpractice award payout amount per capita, according to personal finance site WalletHub.

  4. 10 best, worst states for physicians

    Riz Hatton -
    Montana is the best state for physicians while Hawaii is the worst, according to personal finance site WalletHub.

  5. How anesthesiologist salaries stack up

    Riz Hatton -
    Anesthesiologists earn an average of $302,970 annually, according to May 2022 data from the Bureau of Labor statistics. 

  6. 4 cardiologists in the headlines

    Riz Hatton -
    Here are four cardiologists Becker's has reported on since Feb 23:

  7.  Knee replacement costs at ASCs in all 50 states

    Patsy Newitt -
    Here is the average cost of a knee replacements by state in ASCs in every state and the District of Columbia, based on data from insurance company Sidecar Health's Care Calculator:

  8. What physicians would change about Medicare

    Paige Haeffele -
    Many healthcare leaders are outspoken about the issues within the Medicare and Medicaid systems, but what can be done to fix them?

  9. Meet the leaders of the 3 best hospitals in Illinois for cardiac surgery

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Healthgrades recently released its rankings for the best hospitals in the U.S. for cardiac surgery, including three in Illinois. 

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