Gastroenterologist productivity dropped 16.2 percent from March 2020 to March 2022, according to Kaufman Hall's "Physician Flash Report" published May 2.
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Maine is the worst place in the U.S. for physicians to practice medicine in 2022, according to Medscape rankings released May 20.
Idaho is the best state to practice medicine in 2022, according to Medscape's rankings released May 20.
Annual general surgeon compensation hit a two-year high March 1, according to Kaufman Hall's "Physician Flash Report" published May 2.
Blue Cross Blue Shield has changed its colonoscopy policy after a patient in Greensboro, N.C., complained about lack of coverage, local CBS affiliate WFMY reported May 23.
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The New York Department of Health has updated its guidance for nonurgent procedures at ASCs, hospitals, office-based surgical practices and treatment centers, JDSupra reported May 23.
With the trends in healthcare moving toward value-based care models, ASCs could be in the perfect position for growth.
Walmart is making moves to boost its healthcare presence. Here are eight this year for ASC leaders to know:
Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners is one of the largest ASC companies in the U.S., with more than 180 facilities and 4,000 physicians.
A physician assistant at two Houston-based clinics was convicted May 20 for distributing more than 1.2 million opioid pills, according to the U.S. Justice Department.