ASC News

The highest paying county in the U.S. is located in Wyoming, according to a February report from job search engine Adzuna. 

State-level Medicaid expansion could be beneficial financially for physicians, registered nurses and managers, but not for lower-earning healthcare workers, according to a Feb. 27 study published in the JAMA Network. 

CEOWorld Magazine has released its latest "World's Most Influential CEOs and Business Executives" list, which includes several healthcare CEOs. 

Here are five statistics offering insight into the state of physician employment in 2024:

Artificial intelligence, and its usage in healthcare, has been a controversial topic over the last year. While some physicians are excited for its uses, others remain nervous. 

While ASCs are more frequently getting acquired by large health systems, there are still a number of privately owned ASCs in the nation. 

Fremont, Calif., is the happiest city in the U.S., while Detroit is the unhappiest, according to personal finance site WalletHub.

Medicare Advantage has been a divisive topic in the healthcare industry as of late, with some health systems cutting ties with certain insurers or with the program entirely.

United Surgical Partners International has solidified itself as a market leader in the ASC segment, operating the most centers and affiliating with the highest number of physicians of any chain in the U.S. 

UnitedHealth Group's Optum has become a powerhouse in healthcare.