Today's Top 20 Stories
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FTC to ban noncompetes
The Federal Trade Commission has banned noncompete clauses for most U.S. workers, The Washington Post reported April 23. -
Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania opens ASC
The Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania recently opened Slate Hill Surgery Center in Camp Hill, Pa. -
4 physician fraud cases in 2 weeks
Here are four physician fraud cases Becker's has reported on since April 8:
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Independent physicians have been 'left without a voice': Viewpoint
Physicians are continuing to migrate to employed models as practice costs rise. -
5 gastroenterology practices making headlines
Here are five gastroenterology-focused practices that have made headlines recently: -
What's new with physician pay cuts?
As practice costs rise, many physician leaders are concerned about cuts in CMS reimbursements. -
Highest-paying practice settings for ophthalmologists
Ophthalmologists have the highest annual mean wage in offices of physicians, according to updated data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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The health systems hopping on the ASC train
ASCs have caught the eye of health systems as a means for growth and expansion. -
Cardiology's highest-paying industries: 5 stats to know
Cardiologists have consistently been among the top-paid specialists in medicine; however, the average earnings among them can vary by more than $300,000 each year, depending on the industry one practices in. -
Aetna cuts some physical status modifiers on anesthesia claims
Aetna will no longer provide additional payment for physical status modifier 3-5 on anesthesia claims, according to an April 19 post by medical revenue cycle management group Coronis Health. -
The US' 10 best medical schools
Cambridge, Mass.-based Harvard University has the best medical school in the U.S., according to online career training platform the U.S. Career Institute.
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OhioHealth hospital to open medical office building
Columbus-based OhioHealth is nearing completion of the first phase of a $400 million expansion project, which will bring a new ambulatory space and medical office building to the system's Grant Medical Center in downtown Columbus, according to an April 23 report from The Columbus Dispatch. -
GI Alliance: 7 growth moves in 2024
Management services organization GI Alliance has continued to grow nationwide, achieving an active network of more than 300 practice affiliates and 900 providers. -
Memorial Hermann to employ supply delivery drones and 4 more supply chain updates
Here are the supply chain updates ASC leaders need to know this week. -
New Jersey cardiologist loses license for allegedly groping female patients
New Jersey cardiologist John Strobeck, MD, has had his medical license revoked by the state after being accused of groping six women during medical exams, according to an April 19 report from NJ.com. -
UNC ophthalmologist dies in car crash
Chapel Hill, N.C.-based UNC School of Medicine resident Davis Anugo, MD, died in a car crash in Sanford, N.C., on April 20, according to an April 22 report from ABC 11. -
Big wins and losses for Optum
Healthcare giant Optum has seen major wins and losses in 2024. -
Where physician noncompetes could be banned next
The Pennsylvania House has passed legislation that would ban noncompete clauses for physicians, certified registered nurse practitioners and physician assistants. -
Noncompetes cost workers $300B each year
Noncompete clauses lead to wage reduction totaling $300 billion each year, according to an April 21 article by DCReport. -
WVU Medicine to invest $233M into outpatient facility for its eye institute
Morgantown, W.Va.-based WVU Medicine is building a multi-center outpatient facility with surgical suites for the WVU Eye Institute, according to an April 22 report by WVNews.
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