Anesthesia coverage continues to be one of the most pressing issues facing ASCs. Leaders across the ASC and anesthesia landscape joined Becker’s to discuss targeted changes that could address these growing challenges and help stabilize the field in the long…
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Efforts to keep Upland, Pa.-based Crozer Health’s two hospitals open continue as system leaders race to secure critical funding. Here’s the latest: Earlier in March, Crozer narrowly avoided closure when emergency funding was secured from the Foundation for Delaware County.…
Orthopedics is the highest-paying physician specialty, according to Medscape’s “Physician Compensation Report 2025,” released April 11. Medscape surveyed 7,322 physicians across 29 specialties from Oct. 2, 2024, to Jan. 14, 2025. 1. Orthopedics (includes orthopedics and orthopedic surgery): $543,000 2.…
Cincinnati is the highest-paying metropolitan area for cardiologists, according to 2024 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, published April 2. The bureau released updated compensation data to reflect May 2024 information, the latest available. Here are the ten highest-paying…
Novant Health plans to apply for a certificate of need to build an “outpatient-focused” hospital in Greenville, S.C., according to a notice on the health system’s website. The Winston-Salem, N.C.-based system will partner with local physicians on the proposed 20-bed…
Cash flow is critical for GI practices, but rising denial rates, payer complexity and Medicare cuts have made billing navigation difficult, according to a recent blog post from RCM company Sun Knowledge. Here are eight tips to know about GI…
Gastroenterologist compensation fell by 3% in 2024, according to Medscape’s 2025 Physician Compensation Report released April 11. Medscape surveyed 7,322 physicians across 29 specialties from Oct. 2, 2024 to Jan. 14, 2025. Here are three more things to know: 1.…
The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction has opened a new facility in Red Bank, N.J. The 14,500-square-foot facility will specialize in complex reconstructive procedures, including cosmetic enhancements, specialized hand surgery, breast health and aesthetic treatments, according to an April 10 news…
Anesthesiologists working in outpatient care settings are paid the most, on average, according to 2024 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, published April 2. Here’s a breakdown of anesthesiologist annual mean wage by industry: Occupation Anesthesiologist annual mean…
Los Angeles-based University of Southern California’s Keck Medicine will open a four-story, 100,000-square-foot medical office building in Pasadena later this year, the Los Angeles Times reported April 10. According to the report, the location aims to expand Keck Medicine’s clinical…