Between 2015 and 2025, there have been a total of 608,758 adverse action reports filed across the country, according to data from the the National Practitioner Databank, which includes reports through September 2025. Here are the 10 states with the…
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ASCs and outpatient facilities have become key investments for hospitals, health centers and other healthcare organizations as they identify opportunities for growth amid rising costs, value-based payment models and shifting patient expectations. Here are the 10 biggest investments in outpatient…
The average annual salary for nurse anesthetists has increased from $181,040 in 2019 to $231,700 in 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the past six years, compensation for the profession has climbed more than $50,000,…
Thirty-two percent of physicians had a secondary income in 2024, according to Medical Economics‘ 96th Physician Report, published Dec. 29. Here’s a breakdown of physician’s additional sources of employment in 2024: Physicians’ estimated income from secondary sources: Physicians’ primary reason…
The policy debate surrounding certificate-of-need laws heated up in 2025, as critics claim the laws have long-stifled competition in healthcare, particularly in the ASC space. Here are three states where CON laws have shifted in 2025: Alabama: Alabama state Sen.…
The American Academy of Physician Associates made several strides in 2025 to rebrand the PA profession and sunset the term “physician assistant.” AAPA voted to adopt “physician associate” as the official title for the profession in 2021. The organization acknowledges,…
Ambulatory surgery centers continue to gain share as hospitals face sustained margin pressure and employers push for lower-cost sites of care. Orthopedics, cardiology and other procedural specialties remain among the fastest-growing outpatient areas, positioning ASCs as a central growth engine…
Here are 13 headlines and updates to know about Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners, as Becker’s reported on in 2025: Surgery Partners is one of the largest ASC operators in the U.S., with a network of more than 250 locations in…
Declining reimbursement rates have been the center of policy concerns shared by anesthesia providers across healthcare, especially in settings that rely more heavily on certified registered nurse anesthetists. Melissa Croad, CRNA, APRN, president of the Massachusetts Association of Nurse Anesthesiology,…
Epic has announced a collaboration with Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine to develop a “technology-enhanced” multispecialty clinic, Digital Health News reported Dec. 30. The initiative aims to create a “smarter, integrated clinic” that will feature integrated digital tools at key points in…