ASC News

U.S. News & World Report has released its inaugural list of the top ASCs in the nation, recognizing 52 facilities as the best in the nation for urological care. 

U.S. News & World Report announced its first ratings of the best ambulatory surgery centers on May 14.

Pittsburgh-based UPMC agreed to pay $38 million to settle a whistleblower lawsuit alleging neurosurgeons employed by the health system submitted false claims, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported May 10.

The annual earnings among physician assistants in the U.S. can vary by up to $66,080, depending on the state one practices in, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics employment survey.

The national average salary for physician assistants in the U.S. is $130,490, up 4.1% year over year, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics employment survey.

The cost of buying a home in the U.S. has increased dramatically since 1965, with the average home setting Americans, and physicians, back by $420,800 in 2024, according to a May 13 report from CNBC.

Here are six updates on Walgreens that Becker's has reported on since April 1: 

Atlanta is the best city to start a career, according to personal finance site WalletHub.

The U.S healthcare sector is responsible for an estimated 8.5% of U.S. carbon emissions, stemming from the operations of healthcare facilities, purchased sources of energy and the industry's supply chain. 

Here are five things to know about Amazon's recent moves that Becker's has reported on since March 11: