Author: Cameron Cortigiano

The American Medical Association appointed Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, an anesthesiologist, to serve as the organization's 178th president, according to a June 13 news release from the organization. 

Eighteen percent of physicians have a mortgage of more than $500,000, according to Medscape's "Physician Wealth & Debt Report 2023," which was published June 9.

The mean hourly wage for cardiologists across the U.S. is $202.56, according to the Bureau of Labor Statics, which is significantly higher than the minimum wage in each state.

CARTI opened a 57,000-square-foot surgery center in Little Rock, Ark., June 9. 

More than 70 percent of physicians have not made any changes to cut down on their major expenses, according to Medscape's "Physician Wealth & Debt Report 2023."

UnitedHealth Group, parent company of ASC management company United Surgical Partners International, has continued its growth, both in terms of revenue and number of affiliated physicians. 

Ann Ouelette, MD, performed hand surgery on Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat at Florida-based Doctors Hospital ASC on April 21. 

Michael Chmell, MD, retired from his position of medical director at OrthoIllinois Surgery Center in Rockford. 

HCA Healthcare had $60.233 billion in revenue for 2022, an increase from $58.752 billion in 2021, according to its Jan. 27 financial and operating report.

Providence Anesthesiology Associates topped 1,650 same-day total joint replacements at ASCs in North and South Carolina 2022.