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Gastroenterology is ‘really warming up’ to telehealth, Vivante Health CEO says
Gastroenterology has the second highest telemedicine usage of any adult speciality, according to Doximity’s “State of Telemedicine Report.”
Same surgery cost nearly 20 times more in HOPD than ASC in California
A retired orthopedic surgeon in Fresno, Calif., was charged nearly $4,000 more for a cataract surgery at a hospital outpatient department than his wife who received the same procedure at an ASC, Kaiser Health News reported June 27.
5 reasons for physician practice finance improvement, decline in 2021
In 2021, 21 percent of physicians reported an improvement in practice finances compared to 2020 while 29 percent reported a decline, according to Medical Economics’ “2022 Physician Report” released June 18.
11 most popular ancillary physician services
Electrocardiogram services are the most popular ancillary services offered by physicians, according to Medical Economics’ “2022 Physician Report” released June 18.
Physician medical group deals nearly doubled in Q1 2021
Physician medical group deals nearly doubled in the first quarter of 2021 and have continued at the same elevated levels since, according to a June report from PwC.
ASC ownership opportunity key to attracting physicians
John Ryan, CEO of OrthoIndy in Indianapolis, joined Becker’s to discuss how ASCs can attract physicians.
Orthopedic practices, payers and health systems: 7 HOPCo moves in the last year
In the last year, Phoenix-based Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co. has affiliated with orthopedic practices in Michigan, Arizona, Florida and Nevada and expanded relationships with health systems and payers.
Why ASCs are attractive to physicians in the era of hospital employment
Sandra Berreth, RN, director of the Foothill Surgery Center at Sansum Clinic in Santa Barbara, Calif., joined Becker’s to discuss what ASCs can do to attract physicians.
Gastro Health opens colonoscopy prep center in Miami
Gastro Health opened a Hygieacare center in Miami to prepare patients for colonoscopy.
Healthcare industry finally bouncing back from effects of COVID-19, data shows
The COVID-19 pandemic has had various effects on the healthcare industry, including staffing shortages and financial repercussions; however, finances are finally improving, the “2022 Physician Report” published June 14 by MedicalEconomics shows.
