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Private practice vs. employed physician pay: 3 key comparisons
Here are three comparisons illustrating compensation and time demand differences between private practice physicians and their employed counterparts, according to three Medscape surveys published in 2022 and 2023: -
The latest on prior authorization reform
The push to revamp prior authorization practices has picked up steam recently. -
6 stats on the shrinking physician workforce
Here are six statistics shedding light on the dwindling U.S.-based physician workforce:
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2024's residency match: 7 things to know
Here are seven things to know about the 2024 main residency match, according to Healthgrades: -
3 strategies driving USPI's growth
The growth of Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International in 2023 was driven by acquisitions, organic growth and construction of new centers and strategic partnerships, parent company Tenet Healthcare said in its annual report filed with the SEC on Feb. 16. -
'Rock Doc' NP sentenced to 20 years for illegal prescriptions
A nurse practitioner in Jackson, Tenn., was sentenced to 20 years in prison for illegally prescribing opioids from his practice. -
What's happened since Walgreens' $8.9M acquisition of Summit Health
It has been more than one year since VillageMD, majority owned by Walgreens, completed its acquisition of Summit Health-CityMD in January 2023.
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5 highest-paid cardiologists in Minneapolis
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. -
Anesthesiologist pay in the 10 best states for physicians
Anesthesiologists earn an average of $346,740 in Montana, the top-ranked state for physicians. -
Healthcare's 15 top private equity investors in 2023
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. -
What's happening in anesthesia?
Here are five updates regarding anesthesia that healthcare leaders should know:
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5 states with the most, least expensive malpractice liability insurance
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. -
5 hospitals shutter services in 1 week
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. -
3 GI tech companies making waves
Here are three GI tech companies making waves in the field to know: -
The secret to ASC growth
Four ASC leaders joined Becker's to discuss what's driving ASC growth, from total joints to procedure migration. -
California physician sentenced for unlawul opioid distribution
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. -
5 states with the highest, lowest projected physician competition
Nevada is the state with the lowest projected physician competition by 2030, according to personal finance site WalletHub. -
How colonoscopy costs have changed: ASCs vs. HOPDs
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? -
MedPAC pushes Congress to require ASC cost data
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) in its biannual report recommended that ASCs should be required by Congress to submit cost data. -
Ohio State to build $183M medical office, outpatient center
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.
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