Today's Top 20 Stories

  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.  

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

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  1. 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.

  2. 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. 

  3. 4 cardiologists in the headlines

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

  4.  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:

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  1. 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?

  2. 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. 

  3. Parkview Health, Ortho NorthEast to open orthopedic ASC in Indiana

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    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.

  4. Industry consolidation is affecting anesthesia — here's how 

    Patsy Newitt -
    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.

  5. Kansas surgeon can be sued for removing wrong organ, court rules 

    Patsy Newitt -
    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. 

  6. What's in store for ASCs in 2024?

    Paige Haeffele -
    Will the year bring on new challenges and opportunities for ASCs, or will 2024 be "status quo"?

  7. Optum's emergency acquisition of physician-owned clinic approved 

    Patsy Newitt -
    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.

  8. 5 things to know now about the ASC industry

    Riz Hatton -
    Here are five key things to know about the current state of the ASC industry:

  9. 5 highest-paid anesthesiologists in San Antonio

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    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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