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Private practice for physicians is possible: AMA
Being a private practice physician is a good fit for those looking to be their own boss and work with like-minded colleagues, the American Medical Association said in an April 3 blog post. -
Montana clinic to cut physician pay amid 'unsustainable' losses
Billings (Mont.) Clinic plans to cut $4.5 million monthly through cost-saving measures, including physician pay cuts up to 5 percent and suspensions of company contributions to employee retirement plans, MTN News reported March 31. -
AmSurg ASCs have new deal with Aetna
AmSurg's more than 250 surgery centers are now in-network with Aetna after Envision Healthcare signed a multiyear deal with the insurer. -
3 ASC specialties that grew since 2018 — and 8 that did not
ASC average case mix largely remained stable from 2018 to 2022, according to VMG Health's"Multi-Specialty ASC Benchmarking Study" from 2018 and 2022. -
The value-based care deals shaping the industry
As the healthcare industry shifts to value-based care models over traditional fee-for-service models, major players are making deals to facilitate that transition. -
US spent $4.3 trillion on healthcare in 2021: Here's how
Health spending in the U.S. jumped from $4.1 trillion in 2020 to $4.3 trillion in 2021, a 2.7 percent increase, according to a report from the American Medical Association. -
The 3 policies controlling physician reimbursements
Three big CMS moves have affected physician reimbursements in the last 10 years, according to VMG Health's 2023 mergers and acquisitions report released March 21: -
Is CMS pushing procedures away from ASCs? 5 moves to know
From its reversal on the inpatient only list to removing procedures from the ASC-approved list, CMS seemingly has been erratic with its ASC policies. -
Worst states for physicians over the last 5 years
New York and Rhode Island consistently rank low on financial website WalletHub's annual list of worst states for physicians. -
Best states for physicians over the last 5 years
Montana and Wisconsin consistently rank high on financial website WalletHub's annual list of best states for physicians. -
20 largest insurance companies
Kaiser Permanente Health Plans was the largest payer by total incurred claims in 2021, according to data firm Definitive Healthcare. -
3 ways reimbursement challenges put a strain on physicians
The effects of low reimbursement rates for procedures performed in ASCs continue to be a source of ongoing stress for physicians. -
'Year of the rebellion': Will physicians strike back at the payer system?
As physicians face more reimbursement cuts, Kerry Willis, MD, is predicting payers will face backlash. -
'We are in for continued disruption': Pay trends a physician leader is eyeing
Physicians are seeing continued pay cuts in 2023, and many leaders are worried about the sustainability of small practices as the healthcare industry consolidates. -
ASCs' reimbursement woes: What's worrying leaders in 2023
ASCs are historically reimbursed at lower levels than hospital outpatient departments, and as operating costs soar, many leaders are worried about how low reimbursements will affect their ability to meet margins. -
Outpatient reimbursements getting more complex: What this means for ASCs
Outpatient visits are being billed at increasingly higher levels, according to a Feb. 27 analysis from the Peterson Foundation and Kaiser Family Foundation. -
Why hospitals want the FTC to scrap noncompete ban proposal
The American Hospital Association is asking the FTC to withdraw its proposal to ban noncompete agreements. -
CMS proposes prior authorization updates: 5 things to know
CMS is proposing to streamline and improve prior authorizations with new and added rules, according to a Feb. 21 Kaiser Family Foundation report. -
Florida physician to pay $190K to settle controlled substances violations
Pensacola, Fla.-based Timothy Ramsden, MD, has agreed to settle his alleged violation of the Controlled Substances Act with a $190,731 fine, the Justice Department said Feb. 22. -
Physician pay by age
Medscape laid out physician compensation stats for physicians under 40 in its "Young Physician Compensation Report 2022."
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