The highest-paid executives of Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, parent company of ASC chain United Surgical Partners International, saw a base salary jump but a total compensation decline.
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ASCs and hospitals in many markets have a complicated relationship, with some hospitals opposing surgery centers despite looking to invest in their own centers.
Physicians trying to open ASCs in many markets face opposition from hospital leaders when trying to obtain a certificate-of-need.
The Wall Street Journal named one health system CEO in its ranking of S&P 500 CEO pay released May 21.
Five physician leaders joined Becker's to discuss how satisfied they are with their current pay and what they'd like to see change.
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Physicians continue to migrate to employed models as private practice costs rise.
On May 31, California Gov. Gavin Newsom delayed the start of minimum wage increases for healthcare workers by one month.
Matt Mazurek, MD, assistant clinical professor of anesthesiology at St. Raphael's Campus of Yale New Haven (Conn.) Hospital, joined Becker's to discuss how physician shortages will transform care access.
In 2024, 28% of physicians have a net worth ranging between $2 million and $4.9 million, according to Medscape's 2024 "Physician Wealth and Debt Report," published June 12.
Ed Glynn, MD, exited his role as ambulatory chief health information officer for HCA Healthcare to join a digital health company.