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10 best states for nurse pay vs. cost of living

The state where average nurse pay goes the furthest is Kentucky, according to data from ZipRecruiter and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Living Wage Calculator.

4 recent joint-venture ASC deals

Becker’s has reported on four joint-venture ASC deals recently, including one partially owned by an independent orthopedic physician group.

3 suits filed against UnitedHealth: What ASCs need to know

Three lawsuits have been filed against healthcare giant UnitedHealth Group and UnitedHealthcare in the last month — including two ASCs filing suits. 

Best states for gastroenterologists to live, work in 2022

Alaska is the best state for gastroenterologists to live and work in 2022 while California is the worst, according to career website Zippia.

Average gastroenterologist salary by state 2022

The average annual salary for gastroenterologists in the U.S. is $229,004, according to career website Zippia.

What ASCs structurally need to capitalize on spine, total joints moving to outpatient, per Hoag CEO

In recent years, more complex surgeries like spine and total joints have shifted from the hospital setting to ASCs.

10 ASC administrators to know

Here are 10 ASC administrators to know:

Top 15 ophthalmology procedures 

The top ophthalmological procedure performed in 2021 was a comprehensive eye examination for existing patients who have already seen the provider for vision issues, according to claims data in a May report from Definitive Healthcare. 

6 federal updates for ASC leaders

Here are six updates from HHS and CMS from the last two weeks:

10 worst states for nurse pay vs. cost of living

The minimum cost of living in many states in the U.S. eats up the majority of the average nurse salary, according to data from ZipRecruiter and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Living Wage Calculator.