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What procedures are migrating to ASCs?
From high-acuity spine to cardiac procedures, five ASC leaders joined Becker’s to share what procedures they see moving to the ASC setting.
The most cost-effective medical schools in US News’ top 100
New York University in New York City is the most cost-effective medical school on U.S. News & World Report’s list of the top 100 medical schools for primary care in 2023, costing students $0 per year after announcing its free tuition program in 201…
Mid-career vs. late-career GI salaries in 15 largest US cities
New York City has the largest gap in pay between mid-career (8 to 14 years practicing) and late-career (29 to 35 years practicing) gastroenterologists, according to the 2022 salary reporter from Medscape.
Dallas physician denied bail amid allegations of tampering with IV bags at ASC
Anesthesiologist Raynaldo Rivera Ortiz Jr., MD, was denied bail Sept. 19 on federal charges and allegations that he tampered with IV bags at Baylor Scott & White Surgicare North Dallas, The Dallas Morning News reported.
Intermountain hospital opens orthopedic, urology focused ASC
St. George (Utah) Regional Hospital, which is part of Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Healthcare, opened an orthopedic and urology focused ASC, St. George News reported Sept. 19.
PA vs. RN vs. NP pay for all 50 states
The average hourly pay for nurses in the U.S. is $39.78 for registered nurses and $56.75 for nurse practitioners, and the national average pay for physician assistants is $55.81 per hour, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Stat…
Endoscopy centers in the news: 5 updates
Here are five stories about endoscopy centers Becker’s has reported on since Aug. 18:
OCLI Vision adds glaucoma specialist Dr. Bonny Lee
OCLI Vision, a partner of Spectrum Vision Partners, has added board-certified glaucoma specialist Bonny Lee, MD, to its Bethlehem, Pa.-based practice.
10 worst states for private practice physicians
A physician looking to go into private practice has to think about several factors when settling on a location. Prominent among them are the area’s average pay, regulatory environment, amount of competition and individual insurance market.
Top 10 states for private practice physicians
A physician looking to go into private practice has to think about several factors when settling on a location. Prominent among them are the area’s average pay, regulatory environment, amount of competition and individual insurance market.
