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  1. 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.
  2. 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. 3 GI tech companies making waves

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

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  1. The secret to ASC growth

    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

    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

    Nevada is the state with the lowest projected physician competition by 2030, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
  4. 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?

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  1. 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.
  2. 15 gastroenterology updates

    Here are 15 gastroenterology updates Becker's has reported on since March 4:
  3. 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. 
  4. 'Woefully inadequate': Physician leaders slam MedPAC report over pay recommendations

    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

    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.

    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

    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

    Kentucky is the state that pays physicians the most when adjusted for cost of living, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
  5. What will disrupt the ASC industry next? 

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

    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.
  7. 5 states with the highest, lowest malpractice award payouts

    Wyoming is the state with the lowest malpractice award payout amount per capita, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
  8. 10 best, worst states for physicians

    Montana is the best state for physicians while Hawaii is the worst, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
  9. How anesthesiologist salaries stack up

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

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