Author: Patsy Newitt

Physicians are continuing to migrate to employed models as practice costs rise. 

As practice costs rise, many physician leaders are concerned about cuts in CMS reimbursements.

Aetna will no longer provide additional payment for physical status modifier 3-5 on anesthesia claims, according to an April 19 post by medical revenue cycle management group Coronis Health.

The Pennsylvania House has passed legislation that would ban noncompete clauses for  physicians, certified registered nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

Nevada and California pay physician assistants the highest hourly wage, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

ASCs in many markets are being affected by hospitals and health systems continuing to close campuses and shutter services as costs soar.

Former employees of Optum, parent company of ASC chain SCA Health, have reported on social media that the company is conducting layoffs.

The Federal Trade Commission will hold an open meeting to vote on its proposed noncompete ban April 23.

More than 60% of physicians aren't affected by competing physician practices according to Medscape's 2024 "Physician Compensation Report" released April 12. 

A Sylvan Lake, Mich., physician will face charges in a state circuit court of committing a disability fraud scheme.