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Medscape's Physician Compensation Report 2019 found physician salary growth outpaces the general population.

Accrediting bodies and CMS are ramping up environmental requirements for healthcare facilities in an effort to reduce infection rates, according to PharmaWatch, a healthcare monitoring solutions provider.

Quality improvement projects designed for inpatient hospital settings are often ineffective in ASCs without significant modification, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine Research.

Johns Hopkins University topped the U.S. News & World Report list of medical schools with the best surgical programs.

Definitive Healthcare's database tracks the top procedures performed at ASCs.

Colorado passed legislation requiring ASCs and hospitals to adopt policies preventing surgical smoke exposure, Infection Control Today reports.

The percentage of surgeries completed in the inpatient setting has dropped since 2005, and analysts expect the decline will continue, according to an Advisory Board report.

A study from the American Hospital Association conducted by KNG Health Consulting found there were significant differences in patients treated in ASCs and hospital outpatient departments.

The Joint Commission outlined steps from its Speak Up to Prevent Infection Campaign to improve infection prevention in the ambulatory setting.

A report from Arjuna Capital/Proxy Impact ranked how well 46 of the world's largest companies handle pay equity.