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  1. What NPs earn in all 50 states

    Although the average annual salary among nurse practitioners in the U.S. in 2023 was $128,490, that figure can vary by up to $57,820 depending on the state one practices in.
  2. How much cardiologists earn in 24 states in 2024

    Minnesota is the highest-paying state for cardiologists in 2024, offering an average yearly salary of $523,550 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  3. 4 gastroenterologists in the headlines

    Here are four gastroenterologists Becker's has reported on since March 6:

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  1. Physician-owned network hopes to fill gaps left by 2 Wisconsin hospital closures

     OakLeaf Medical Network, a physician-owned network based in Eau Claire, Wis., plans to open four clinics in Wisconsin following the closure of two hospitals.  
  2. Missouri hospital opens surgery center in the works for 18 years

    Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Mo., opened a surgical center after 18 years of planning and work, according to an April 2 report by Houston Herald.
  3. What's new in gastroenterology?

    Here are seven updates regarding gastroenterology that healthcare leaders should know:
  4. Shuttered Idaho physician group sells 4 facilities 

    Shuttered Nampa, Idaho-based physician group Saltzer Health sold three facilities to Boise, Idaho-based Saint Alphonsus Health System after the group was closed. 

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  1. New ASC coming to expanding Alabama medical site

    A new ASC is coming to Foley, Ala., near South Baldwin Regional Medical Center, which is launching a $250 million expansion project. 
  2. 130K-square-foot medical office building breaks ground in Virginia

    Remedy Medical Properties and Kayne Anderson Real Estate have broken ground on a 130,000-square-foot medical office building in Lynchburg, Va., according to an April 3 report from REBusiness Online. 
  3. Health systems continue to snap up ASCs

    Health systems are keeping their sights set on ASCs as a means for growth.
  4. Anesthesia reimbursements keep plummeting

    ASCs are facing major obstacles to securing anesthesia coverage, and the decline in reimbursements is exacerbating the issue. 

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  1. Why malpractice verdicts are carrying bigger price tags

    Malpractice awards are on the rise, but why?
  2. Ohio State breaks ground on $183M outpatient center

    The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and city officials from Powell, Ohio, celebrated the start of construction on an $183 million outpatient facility.
  3. 3 Wisconsin medical office buildings sold for $15M

    Three medical office buildings in Stillwater, Lino Lakes and New Richmond, Wis., have been sold to healthcare real estate manager Hammes Partners, according to an April 2 report from Finance & Commerce.
  4. Surgical Notes taps new CFO

    Private equity-backed ASC billing services provider Surgical Notes has added Dominic Brignola as its new CFO. 
  5. Sanford Health nears completion on 5-story GI center

    Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health is nearing completion on its new five-story medical building, according to an April 3 report from Dakota News Now. 
  6. $15.8M in physician fraud suits in 2 weeks 

    Becker's has reported on four physician fraud cases totaling more than $15 million in the last two weeks:
  7. Meet Forbes' newest physician billionaire 

    With a 2024 net worth of $1 billion, Roy Vagelos, MD, made Forbes' 38th annual World's Billionaires list, released April 2, for the first time. 
  8. Malpractice mega-verdicts skyrocketing: 5 numbers to know

    Malpractice awards are getting higher for physicians and hospitals across the country. 
  9. Meet HCA's highest-paid executive

    The highest-paid executive of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare is the system's CEO, Samuel Hazen. 

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