Wyoming is the best state for physicians to retire, according to a recent data breakdown from salary transparency platform Marit Health. Marit’s team developed an index to measure how long it takes physicians in each state to achieve financial independence.…
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California is the highest-paying state for nurse practitioners, while Tennessee ranks the lowest, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here are the 10 states where nurse practitioners earn the highest average annual salary: State Annual salary California…
Savannah, Ga.-based Optim Health System has named James Barnes, BSN, RN, as administrator of Optim Surgery Center, according to an Oct. 22 Savannah Business Journal report. Mr. Barnes will oversee the center’s daily operations and clinical performance. He previously served…
While the number of physicians working with Medicare patients increased between 2013 and 2023, Medicare’s exit rates in rural and underserved areas also increased, according to a recent analysis of Medicare claims data published in JAMA. The analysis was conducted…
Sean Rambo, co-founder and president of Compass Surgical Partners, recently joined Becker’s to discuss the company’s new orthopedic ASC joint venture in Newport News, Va., developed alongside Bon Secours Mercy Health and a group of local physicians. The project offers…
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ASC leaders are closely watching several legislative issues as the government shutdown continues into its third week, increasing the potential for delays in CMS’ rulemaking and other administrative processes. Kara Newbury, chief advocacy officer of the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association,…
Eighty-seven percent expect 2026 financial performance to be similar to or better than 2025, but challenges persist, according to a VMG Health report released Oct. 9. VMG Health surveyed 97 ASC leaders in September from both independently owned and joint…
Bon Secours Mercy Health, Compass Surgical Partners and a group of local physicians recently opened a new orthopedic ASC in Newport News, Va. The center marks another milestone in the partnership between Cincinnati-based Bon Secours and Raleigh, N.C.-based Compass Surgical…
Leaders say the next five years will bring a sharper, smarter ASC industry, one that is more data-driven, integrated and patient-focused. Six ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss how they see the ASC industry evolving over the next five years. …
Facing rising costs, staffing shortages and mounting payer pressure, ASCs must sharpen their competitive edge. Eight ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss their top strategies for financial sustainability over the next few years. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited…