Today's Top 20 Stories
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4 cardiologists in the headlines
Here are four cardiologists Becker's has reported on since Feb 23: -
Knee replacement costs at ASCs in all 50 states
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: -
What physicians would change about Medicare
Many healthcare leaders are outspoken about the issues within the Medicare and Medicaid systems, but what can be done to fix them?
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Meet the leaders of the 3 best hospitals in Illinois for cardiac surgery
Healthgrades recently released its rankings for the best hospitals in the U.S. for cardiac surgery, including three in Illinois. -
Parkview Health, Ortho NorthEast to open orthopedic ASC in Indiana
Parkview Health and Ortho NorthEast are planning to build an orthopedic-focused ASC and medical office building in Warsaw, Ind., according to a March 15 report by Ink Free News. -
Industry consolidation is affecting anesthesia — here's how
Hospital mergers, which have become increasingly common, can dramatically change the way anesthesia practices function, according to a March 11 post by medical revenue cycle management group Coronis Health. -
Kansas surgeon can be sued for removing wrong organ, court rules
The Kansas Supreme Court has ruled that a former patient of Topeka-based Stormont Vail Health can continue her suit against the hospital and a physician who removed the incorrect organ, The Topeka Capital-Journal reported March 13.
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What's in store for ASCs in 2024?
Will the year bring on new challenges and opportunities for ASCs, or will 2024 be "status quo"? -
Optum's emergency acquisition of physician-owned clinic approved
Optum, parent company of ASC chain SCA Health, received approval to bypass a state review of its planned purchase of physician-owned Corvallis (Ore.) Clinic, the Oregon Health Authority said March 13. -
5 things to know now about the ASC industry
Here are five key things to know about the current state of the ASC industry: -
5 highest-paid anesthesiologists in San Antonio
The highest-paid anesthesiologist in San Antonio earns $718,300 per year, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $302,970 anesthesiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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How to do more with fewer anesthesiologists, per 1 physician
Tariq Naseem, MD, an anesthesiologist and interventionist at Los Angeles-based Smidt Heart Institute, joined Becker's to discuss how the anesthesia provider shortage is affecting care delivery. -
How has the Change Healthcare cyberattack affected physicians?
UnitedHealth Group's Change Healthcare reported a cybersecurity issue on Feb. 21 that has disrupted operations for healthcare organizations nationwide. -
What to consider when collecting anesthesia payments
Wrangling payments for anesthesia services from commercial insurers can be difficult, but what about patients who self pay? -
The biggest ASC hotspots
Becker's has reported on lots of ASC activity in California and Texas. -
Big wins and losses for noncompetes in 1 week
Washington and Florida made big moves for and against noncompetes this week. -
Central Carolina Cardiology adds Dr. Scott Denardo
Sanford, N.C.-based Central Carolina Cardiology added Scott Denardo, MD, to its team of cardiologists. -
US News' inaugural ASC rankings coming soon: What to know
In November, U.S. News & World Report announced plans to debut an annual "Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers" ranking. -
How the payer tug of war is changing the GI workforce
Gastroenterologists continue to play tug of war with payers over reimbursement rates. -
AGA warns that blood tests should not replace colonoscopies
A new colorectal cancer blood test shows promise, but the American Gastroenterological Association says it's not a substitute for colonoscopy.
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