Physicians say documentation and administrative work are their biggest workplace burdens, according to a 2025 survey from CHG Healthcare and Hanover Research. The survey, conducted in May among 920 practicing physicians, examined what drives physician disengagement and what organizations can…
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In November, CMS finalized plans to add 560 codes to the ASC covered procedure list — a change expected to accelerate service line expansion and development activity across the ASC industry. At the same time, CMS finalized a three-year phaseout…
The FDA has issued a Class I recall for GE Healthcare’s Carestation anesthesia systems. Certain Carestation 600 and 700 series anesthesia systems with specific power management boards may shut down unexpectedly, according to a Dec. 30 FDA notice. If power…
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…
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…