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Are private practice physicians putting in more hours?
The average physician worked 43 hours per week in 2022, according to a report by Medical Economics. -
The slowest-growing physician specialties
Anesthesiologists are the slowest-growing physician specialty, according to projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
10 in-demand vacation destinations for physicians
The most in-demand vacation destination in the U.S. for summer 2023 is Jacksonville Beach, Fla., according to an Aug. 7 report from CNBC based on data from HomeToGo. -
Average physician income by practice size
The average physician in solo practice in 2022 made $251,000, according to Medical Economics' "94th Physician Report" released Aug. 4. -
6 ASCs closing, reopening in 2023
While a handful of ASCs have closed down in 2023, a number of previously shuttered facilities have also reopened. Here are six ASCs closing or reopening this year: -
Noncompete changes by region: 2023
In January, the Federal Trade Commission proposed a rule that would keep employees free from noncompete agreements nationwide. The rule would have an impact on physicians, around 37 percent of whom are bound by noncompete contracts. -
Arkansas hospital expanding outpatient space with $25M donation
Arkansas Children's Northwest received a $25 million donation for its Springdale campus, the largest donation in its history, according to an Aug. 6 report from ABC affiliate KHBS. -
Massachusetts hospital reopening after fire with new ASC
Signature Health's Brockton (Mass.) Hospital will reopen for outpatient services and colonoscopies in September, after experiencing an electrical fire and closure on Feb. 7, according to an Aug. 6 report from The Enterprise. -
8 healthcare roles among the US' fastest-growing occupations
The role of nurse practitioner was named the fastest-growing occupation by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and seven other healthcare jobs also made the list. -
Maryland physician convicted in $15M fraud scheme
Arnold, Md.-based physician Ron Elfenbein, MD, has been convicted for submitting more than $15 million in fraudulent claims for patients who received COVID-19 tests at his medical centers. -
Georgia committees to make suggestions on certificate-of-need laws
Committees in Georgia are preparing to make recommendations to state lawmakers ahead of the 2024 legislative session regarding the repeal or reform of certificate-of-need laws, according to an Aug. 6 report from The Tifton Gazette. -
Chicago PA accused of fraudulently prescribing opioids
Chicago-based physician assistant Harry Przekop has been charged with fraudulently writing opioid prescriptions. -
Walmart's healthcare moves: 3 updates in 60 days
Here are three updates on Walmart's healthcare efforts reported by Becker's since June 12: -
10 key USPI updates in 2023 so far
Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International now has ownership in 455 ASCs and 24 surgical hospitals in 35 states. -
Average physician income by practice setting
The average physician in private practice in 2022 made $284,500, according to Medical Economics' "94th Physician Report" released Aug. 4. -
Top 10 issues facing physicians
Paperwork burdens are the biggest issue facing physicians, according to Medical Economics' 94th Physician Report released August 4. -
7 health system controversies in 2 months
Here are seven health systems that faced controversies in the last two months, reported by Becker's since June 5. -
6 hospitals closing departments or ending services
Here are six hospitals closing departments or ending services since June 30: -
5 physician fraud cases in July
Here are five physician fraud cases Becker's reported on in July: -
6 Congressional moves could impact ASCs this year
Here are six pieces of federal legislation that have been proposed or passed in 2023 that will have an impact on ASCs and physicians:
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