The national average annual salary earned by registered nurses, nurse practitioners and physician assistants varies by $50,480 depending on credentials, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics employment survey.
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Owning real estate can be expensive in 2024, but it comes with several benefits for physicians who own or are looking to own their own practice.
A class action lawsuit was filed against Walgreens Boots Alliance by investors who were negatively affected by alleged securities fraud.
Physicians earn an average salary of $302,110 in Minnesota, the best state for healthcare.
The costs of doing business continue to soar for ASCs, while Medicare and private payer reimbursements continue to decrease.
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While the majority (86.7%) of physician assistants reported satisfaction with their career choice in 2024, there is still a slight increase in burnout symptoms among PAs across all specialties.
For the last several years, ASCs have been popping up in some unlikely places, from vacated mall spaces to churches to day cares.
The last five years have been competitive in the outpatient surgery sector, with factors including declining reimbursements, staff shortages and rising costs forcing some ASCs to close their doors permanently.
ASCs have grown and evolved exponentially in a short span, placing them at the forefront of change in healthcare.
The New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers elected two new members to their board of directors, according to a July 30 news release.