California is the most expensive state for physicians to buy a home in, according to an April 2 report from CNBC based on a Bankrate analysis of Redfin sales data.
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There are a total of 6,087 Medicare-certified ASCs in the U.S.; however, the number of ASCs in each state varies widely, according to data from the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association.
Physicians and marketers in five states agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle false claims allegations stemming from a laboratory kickback scheme.
In the last year, three major healthcare providers have taken on ASCs from shuttering providers and management groups:
As more hospitals close amid financial headwinds, ASCs might need to be prepared for patient volume shifts.
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While physician shortages have hit practices nationwide over the last four years, one practice bucked trends and saw a record-setting hiring boom in 2023, according to an April 1 report from the American Medical Association.
New Jersey has been named the highest-paying state for women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics professions, according to data from bioconvergence company Cytena.
Vermont is the state with the fewest Medicare-certified ASCs.
Columbus, Ga., was found to be the city with the worst overall healthcare services, according to personal finance website WalletHub.
Overland Park, Kan., was found to be the city with the best overall healthcare services, according to personal finance website WalletHub.