Author: Francesca Mathewes

International medical graduates who come to the U.S. for residencies primarily do so via J-1 visas. Physicians who enter the U.S. on a J-1 visa must return to their home country for two years before applying for H-1B visa status…

The California Department of Public Health sent a letter to hospitals last week defining the scope of practice for certified registered nurse anesthetists, The Modesto Bee reported Sept. 16.  

Here are five statistics showing signs of positive change for physicians:

According to the American Medical Association, the U.S. could see a shortage of up to 124,000 physicians by 2034. 

Here are three updates on reimbursement issues and how they're impacting ASCs:

Reimbursement declines and staffing issues could prove to be challenges to growth for gastroenterology practices. 

An office building is being transformed into an outpatient center in Yonkers, N.Y., The Journal News reported Sept. 16

ASC leaders and physicians continuously vent their frustrations over stalled negotiations with payers, as facilities face declining reimbursement from CMS and private payers alike. 

CentraCare-St. Cloud (Minn.) Hospital became the first facility in the state to perform a recently FDA-approved heart procedure, reported KNSI radio station Sept. 13.  

Here are five things to know about the state of the ASC workforce: