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With about 2.5 million patients travelling abroad for medical care, the United States ranks as the largest outbound market for medical tourism, according to Forbes.

St. Joseph, Mich.-based Lakeland Health recently converted to an ambulatory surgery center and began offering robotic surgery via the da Vinci Xi surgical system, according to The Herald-Palladium.

Bringing in physician investors is an essential way for ambulatory surgery centers to bolster their case load in a volatile marketplace. But the decision to bring in new investors should not be taken lightly. It is critical to ensure that…

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Here are five key statistics on the amount of debt medical students anticipate upon graduation according to the Medscape Med Student Life & Education Report: Are Young Doctors Prepared?

The choice between independent practice versus hospital employment is a difficult one, as each option has its own sets of pros and cons. In independent practice, physicians have greater freedom as well as greater responsibility. On the other hand, hospital…

In 2016, June's national health spending increased 5.2 percent compared to June 2015, according to Altarum Institute's Center for Sustainable Health Spending's report, "Health Sector Economic Indicators."

Burnout is growing amongst physicians, and many providers consider leaving the field entirely.

Zion Market Research predicts that global demand for the ultrasound market will grow from $5.2 billion to $6.9 billion by 2021. Here's what you need to know: 

While the physician shortage may fare poorly for patients and health systems, physicians and advanced practitioners may experience boosts in compensation and other incentives, according to RevCycle Intelligence.