The highest-paid cardiologist in Raleigh, N.C., earns $1,078,500, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $432,490 cardiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here are the salaries the five…
The Latest
As the healthcare landscape evolves, ASCs are navigating a complex mix of financial, operational and competitive pressures that threaten their independence and profitability. Here are three market pressures shaping ASCs today: 1. Payment disparities between ASCs and HOPDs ASCs are…
While ASCs can save money in the short term by cutting hours or delaying upgrades, some leaders feel long-term success depends on keeping experienced staff and maintaining strong compliance systems. Raghu Reddy, chief administrative officer of Southfield, Mich.-based MiOrtho Surgery…
The Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction initiative from CMS is set to take effect Jan. 1, 2026, introducing new prior authorization requirements for select services. Here are seven things to know: 1. The WISeR model will launch as a pilot…
While enrollment in Medicare Advantage has increased over time and allows payers to offer extra benefits to beneficiaries, the program may be contributing to barriers and disruptions to care according to a report released by KFF Oct. 27. The report…
Lawrenceville, Ga.-based Summit Spine & Joint Centers has opened an ASC and clinic in Warner Robbins, Ga. Services provided at the new location include minimally invasive spine care, epidural procedures, joint injections, nerve blocks and general pain management, according to…
Inefficiencies in documentation, contracts and workflows quietly chip away at revenue. Outdated revenue cycle management (RCM) practices can cost physician groups hundreds of thousands each year. Without a comprehensive operational review, many practices never realize how much potential income is slipping through the cracks.…
Presented by:
Medicare is expected to spend more than $15 billion by the end of 2025 on wound care products that have been linked to waste, fraud and abuse, according to a study published by the National Association of Accountable Care Organizations…
As anesthesia practices confront shifting case volumes, tighter reimbursements and growing cost pressures, flexibility has become a defining skill for long-term success. Brian Cohen, MD, administrative chief of Miami Anesthesia Services, joined Becker’s to discuss how transparency, collaboration and active…
Anesthesia leaders are navigating a challenging period in modern medicine. Between declining reimbursements, workforce shortages and evolving care models, anesthesia groups are under pressure to deliver safe, efficient care with fewer resources. Here are five trends keeping anesthesia leaders up:…